Exempt staff are paid for the work they perform rather than for the hours worked. Their hours may vary from the standard workweek depending on the needs of their department. Staff covered by FLSA are eligible for overtime pay and therefore must keep accurate records of time worked. Pay Period Nonexempt staff are paid on a biweekly basis and exempt staff on a semimonthly basis. Nonexempt staff receive their paychecks one week after the close of the pay period.
Exempt staff receive their paychecks on the fifteenth and the last day of the month.
If either day falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, the paydate will be the previous business day. While rest periods are not required by law, each department can establish its own policy within the following guidelines. The rest period is considered time worked and should not exceed fifteen minutes. The scheduling of rest periods should not interfere with the department's normal operation and the rest period should not occur at the beginning or conclusion of the workday. Meal periods are unpaid and cannot be accumulated to provide for a prolonged time-off period.