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Policy No.: '''1017'''<br />
Policy No.: '''1017'''<br />
Effective Date: '''06/25/09'''<br />
Effective Date: '''06/25/09'''<br />
Revised Date: '''08/13/19'''<br />
Revised Date: '''DRAFT'''<br />
Reviewed Date: '''08/13/19'''<br />
Reviewed Date: ''''''<br />
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<big>'''Recurring/Additional Payment Policy'''</big><br />
<big>'''Recurring/Additional Payment Policy'''</big><br />
'''Wage Code Types 1401, 1404, 1419, 1420, 4605, 1010'''
'''Wage Code Types 4601, 06F3, 0623, 1401 1404, 1420, 1419, 4605, 1410, 1412, 1413, 1010'''
== Purpose ==  
== Purpose ==  
'''1.1''' To provide guidance regarding appropriate payments to employees outside of their base compensation and associated wage code usage.
'''1.1''' To provide guidance regarding appropriate payments to employees outside of their base compensation and associated wage code usage.
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'''3.1''' [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/projects/unca/faculty-staff/resources/employee-policy-manual.pdf University of Nebraska Administration Human Resources Handbook for Policies], UNMC Policy No. 1007, [[Compensation Administration]], UNMC Policy No. 3039, [[Supplemental Compensation Plan]], UNMC Policy No. 6102, [[Institutional Base Salary]], Executive Memorandum No. 19, [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/executive-memorandum/policy-on-overload-assignments.pdf Overload Assignments], annually published UNMC Budget and Salary Increase Guidelines, administrative practices of the University of Nebraska, and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  
'''3.1''' [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/projects/unca/faculty-staff/resources/employee-policy-manual.pdf University of Nebraska Administration Human Resources Handbook for Policies], UNMC Policy No. 1007, [[Compensation Administration]], UNMC Policy No. 3039, [[Supplemental Compensation Plan]], UNMC Policy No. 6102, [[Institutional Base Salary]], Executive Memorandum No. 19, [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/executive-memorandum/policy-on-overload-assignments.pdf Overload Assignments], annually published UNMC Budget and Salary Increase Guidelines, administrative practices of the University of Nebraska, and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  
== Authorities and Administration ==  
== Authorities and Administration ==  
'''4.1''' Business units are responsible for the funding and approval of payments in accordance with applicable University policy and procedures. Human Resources (HR), the Financial Compliance Office, Financial Controller along with Payroll, and Academic Affairs are responsible for policy/procedure development and monitoring. <br />
'''4.1''' Business units are responsible for the funding and approval of payments in accordance with applicable University policy and procedures. Human Resources Compensation and Payroll, Financial Controls and Compliance, the Finance Controller and Academic Affairs are responsible for policy/procedure development and monitoring.<br />
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Effective July 1, 2009 all payments for wage code types:
All payments for wage code types 4601, 06F3, 0623, 1401 1404, 1420, 1419, 4605, 1410, 1412, 1413, 1010 will be submitted via the Recurring and Additional Payment Authorization Form in ADIS  for review by either Human Resources Compensation or Payroll in accordance with the Payroll Schedule for Recurring and Additional Payments (located in [https://info.unmc.edu/wiki/index.php/NU_Values_-_Recurring-Additional_Payment NU Values - Recurring-Additional Payment] web page).<br />
*1401, 1404, 1419, 1420 and 4605 will be submitted to HR Compensation for review and entry into SAP by HR Records in accordance with the payroll schedules.
 
*4601 and 06F3 will be submitted to Payroll for review and entry into SAP, also in accordance with the payroll schedules.
There are various reasons that employees may receive additional compensation above their base wage/salary, either as a one-time payment or on a recurring basis. It is the policy of UNMC to comply with all University of Nebraska guidelines and state/federal laws/regulations regarding the payment of additional compensation to employees that is outside of base wage/salary.
Departments must complete the Recurring or Additional Payment Authorization Form, which is found in [https://edge.unmc.edu/adis/ ADIS], and must submit the completed form to HR Compensation or Payroll (based on the wage codes types described above). <br />
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There are various reasons that employees may receive additional compensation above their base wage/salary, either as a one-time payment or on a recurring basis. It is the policy of UNMC to comply with all University of Nebraska guidelines and state/federal laws/regulations regarding the payment of additional compensation to employees that is outside of base wage/salary.
== Policy ==  
== Policy ==  
'''5.1''' The correct administration of these payments includes the appropriate SAP coding, documentation, and approval process for each type of payment that are outlined in the UNMC Procedures No. 1017, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1017.pdf Recurring/Additional Payment].<br />
'''5.1''' The correct administration of these payments includes the appropriate SAP coding, documentation, and approval process for each type of payment that is outlined in UNMC Procedures No. 1017, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1017.pdf Recurring/Additional Payment]. Departments may review information available in [https://info.unmc.edu/wiki/index.php/NU_Values_-_Recurring-Additional_Payment NU Values - Recurring-Additional Payment] web page prior to completing a Recurring or Additional Payment Form in ADIS. <br />
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It is imperative that all payments comply with federal regulations regarding nonexempt biweekly paid employees in relation to the FLSA (see UNMC Procedures No. 1017, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1017.pdf Recurring/Additional Payment], section 5.2.3) as well as the Cost Accounting Standards on contracts, grants and cooperative agreements involving federal funds found in OMB Circular A-21 (see UNMC Procedures No. 1017, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1017.pdf Recurring/Additional Payment], section 5.3.3). <br />
It is imperative that all payments comply with federal regulations regarding nonexempt biweekly paid employees in relation to the FLSA as well as the Cost Accounting Standards on contracts, grants and cooperative agreements involving federal funds found in OMB Circular A-21.
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It should be noted that additional payment options are not intended for work assignments that can be considered part of an employee's regular job duties, or "other duties as assigned." <br />
'''Human Resources Payroll completes data entry in SAP for the following payments:'''
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#4601 Awards
If a position sustains ongoing significant changes in duties due to business necessity that appear to have increased the scope of the position, payments outside of base pay should not be used to compensate an affected employee for the change in duties. The position should be submitted to HR Compensation for review and evaluation.   <br />
#06F3 Outstanding Performance Stipend (NON-FACULTY ONLY)
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#O623 Moving Relocation Allowance
Please direct payment processing questions to HR Compensation at 402-559-5913, [mailto:hrrecords@unmc.edu HR Records] or [mailto:unmcpayroll@unmc.edu Payroll].
'''Human Resources Records completes data entry in SAP for the following payments:'''
#1401 Additional Compensation
#1404 Overload. Overload assignments for Academic-Administrative should not exceed 20% of base salary without prior approval of the President (except summer teaching/research appointment).
#1420 July 1 In Lieu Payment Stipend (NON-ACADEMIC ONLY)
#1419 New Faculty/Retention Stipend (FACULTY ONLY)
#4605 Honorarium
'''Business Unit/Department completes data entry for the following payments:'''
#1410 Supplemental Compensation Stipend. A fully signed Supplemental Compensation Plan Terms of Employment Agreement covering the payment period(s) must be on file and loaded in ADIS to pay supplemental compensation.
#1412 Summer Instructional
#1413 Summer Research
#1010 Administrative Stipend
 
It should be noted that additional payment options are not intended for work assignments that can be considered part of an employee’s regular job duties, or “other duties as assigned.”  <br />
 
If a position sustains ongoing significant changes in duties due to business necessity that appear to have increased the scope of the position, payments outside of base pay should not be used to compensate an affected employee for the change in duties. The position should be submitted to HR Compensation for review and evaluation.<br />
 
For payment processing questions please contact Human Resources Records at [mailto:hrrecords@unmc.edu] or Payroll at [mailto:unmcpayroll@unmc.edu].
==Notice of Non-Discrimination==  
==Notice of Non-Discrimination==  
Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
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*UNMC Policy No. 1007, [[Compensation Administration]]
*UNMC Policy No. 1007, [[Compensation Administration]]
*UNMC Policy No. 3039, [[Supplemental Compensation Plan]]
*UNMC Policy No. 3039, [[Supplemental Compensation Plan]]
:*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/fincompliance/policies/SuppCompProcedureUpdate.pdf Supplemental Compensation Plan Procedures]
*UNMC Policy No. 6102, [[Institutional Base Salary]]
*UNMC Policy No. 6102, [[Institutional Base Salary]]
*UNMC Procedures No. 1017, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1017.pdf Recurring/Additional Payment]  
*UNMC Procedures No. 1017, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1017.pdf Recurring/Additional Payment]