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FAQs
Contact the Personnel Office at[emailprotected]or 213-740-2542 for any questions, concerns, or urgent matters.
Where can I verify Proof of Employment and/or Income Information? 
USC usesThe Work Numberby TALX to provide employment verification. They are a new and faster way to provide employment verification information.
You can also contact Personnel at[emailprotected]or 213-740-2542 for urgent matters.
I am a current employee, and I would like to know which positions are open at the Law School.
Visit yourWorkday Homepage. Click on the Career Worklet, and click "Find Jobs" to view USC Jobs. Use the filters to specify the job search.
For Faculty positions, visit theUSC Career Site, and filter the "Employment Type" by faculty and the School/division by the Gould School of Law.
Who may I contact to report a Work Related Injury?
Immediately contact Maria de la Garza as soon as the injury is known at[emailprotected]or 213-740-2542. Visit USC'sWorkers' Compensation pagefor Workman's Compensation forms and for more information.
When can my new hire get their USC ID numbers and USC ID card?
The Personnel team assists new hires with their ID numbers and ID cards during onboarding.
Payroll and Timesheets
I have a question regarding my paycheck. Whom do I contact?
Please contact Personnel at 213-740-2542 or[emailprotected]
I am a full-time, non-exempt employee. What does my schedule look like?
A full workday is 7.5 hours. Most offices are open 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday, and employees have an hour lunch. The normal weekly work period at the university is 37.5 hours. Changes in your regular work schedule must be approved by your supervisor and Personnel.
I am an hourly employee and I forgot to enter my hours for a past pay period. How do I enter hours for a past pay period?
On the Thursday following the end of the pay period, your manager still has access to edit and approve your timesheet for that period. Contact your manager to enter your hours together. Otherwise, please visit the Personnel Office to complete a late paper timesheet for processing. Note that time off (i.e. vacation, sick, etc.) must be entered in Workday beforehand to be processed in a late paper timesheet. Contact the Personnel Office for assistance.
I am an hourly employee and extra time off was given by the Dean. How do I enter my hours in Workday?
Enter your hours as you usually would for the whole day, equaling to 7.5 hours for the full day.
I will be out of the office when the pay period ends. How do I fill out my timesheet?
Workday is accessible from anywhere in the world. Workday also has a mobile app that will allow you to enter your time from your mobile device. Please contact Personnel at[emailprotected]or 213-740-2542 if you are experiencing issues.
How do I approve timesheets when I am out of the office?
Please contact Personnel at[emailprotected]or 213-740-2542 to delegate timesheet approving. Workday is also accessible from anywhere in the world. Workday has a mobile app that will allow you to view and approve timesheets.
Time Off
Whom may I contact to learn more about Medical Leaves, Personal Leaves, Bereavement, FMLA, CFRA, and Paternity Leaves?
Please contact Maria de la Garza or the personnel team at[emailprotected]or 213-740-2542.
For more information, please visitTime Off Policies. For more information on filing for Disability, please visit ourDisability Policy Site.
For Faculty Leaves, please see theFaculty Handbookand contact Maria de la Garza or the personnel team.
My family member passed away, and I need to take time off. How should I record this?
Exempt and non-exempt employees should record Bereavement Leave in Workday. The university allows up to 5 days of paid bereavement, but the employee may take additional days off by using Time off without pay, Vacation time, or Personal leave time. Please notify Personnel and your supervisor, and visit the policy site onPaid Bereavement. Enter your time off as Bereavement in Workday, or contact Personnel for assistance. Please also provide Personnel with documentation for your bereavement leave, such as a ceremony program.
I have Jury Duty. How should I enter my hours in Workday?
Enter your time off request as "Jury Duty" and upload your proof of service to the request. Contact Personnel for assistance.
Exempt and non-exempt employee must notify their managers as soon as they receive a jury summons. Up to ten workdays will be paid at the employee's regular rate of pay for days the employee was scheduled to work but instead had to report to the courthouse. Please see thePaid Jury Duty Policyfor additional information
Benefits
Who should I be contacting to discuss my Benefits?
Please contact Personnel at[emailprotected]or 213-740-2542. If we cannot answer your specific question, we may refer you to USC's Human Resource Service Center, Benefits Specialist at 213-821-8100. You can also view USC's benefits athttps://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/
I am a staff member. How is my vacation and/or sick time accrued?
Vacation is accrued based on cumulative years of university service as a benefits-eligible employee. Please seehttps://policy.usc.edu/paid-staff-vacation/for the rate of vacation accruals.
Please see the websitehttps://policy.usc.edu/sick-leave/for the rate of sick accruals
How is holiday pay applied to my paycheck?
Please visit the websitehttps://policy.usc.edu/paid-university-holidays/to view the policy for university paid holidays. University paid holidays pre-populate into non-exempt/hourly employees' Workday timesheet and will be paid after the timesheet is submitted for the pya period. If the holiday does not populate into your timesheet, please contact personnel to fix this.
Exempt employees do not need to record holiday pay, as it is automatically recorded.
Does the Law School provide a Nursing/Lactation Room?
Yes, the Nursing/Lactation Room is a room located on the first floor within the women's restroom near the main elevators.
I have a unique question about my 401K, 457(b), or retirement plan. Whom do I contact?
Please contact the retirement vender directly.
- Fidelity Investments|www.netbenefits.com/usc.rsp| (800) 343-0860
- TIAA|www.tiaa.org/usc| (800) 842-2252
- Vanguard|www.vanguard.com/usc| (800) 523-1188
Visit the retirement information site athttps://employees.usc.edu/usc-retirement-savings-program/.
You can also reach out to USC's Retirement Navigators athttps://employees.usc.edu/retirement-guidance/.
Year-End Tax Documents
I used to work at USC 8+ years ago, how can I receive a copy of my W-2?
Contact the USC University Park Campus Payroll Office at 213-740-8855 or[emailprotected]. Visit thePayroll Websitefor additional information and resources.
How do I receive a copy of my W-2?
- Visit theADP website. On the login page clickRegister Now
- Enter the USC registration code:UVY1-W2USC(ALL CAPS)
- Enter your first and last name, and selectW-2 Servicesfrom theService name and documentdropdown. Then add the following additional information in order to validate your registration:
- Year of W-2
- Control Number---Employee ID (7-digit USC employee number) and Company Code: (All letters/CAPS) TYI
- EmployeeHOMEZip code (First 5 digits only)
- Employee's SSA number (full Social Security number, with or without dashes)
ClickNext
- Enter aprimary email addressandprimary mobile number(s)to reach you. If you provided anon-USC email address, you will receive an email from ADP to activate your email address. Click the link in your email from[emailprotected]to activate your email. If you provided a mobile phone number that is not shared by other users in your organization, look out for a text message from ADP and reply with the code to complete the activation
- Complete additional verification questions
- Set up your user ID, password and select security questions and answers
- Saveyour providedusernameandpassword
Consent to paperless W-2 delivery
- Log into ADPwith your user ID and password
- In theGo Paperlesssection, turn onReceive paperless statements
- Read theGo Paperless Electronic Signaturerelease. CheckReceive Paperless Annual Tax Statementsand clickI agreeselectDownload Form
Student Workers
I want to hire a USC student as an employee. Whom do I contact?
Please contact the personnel office as soon as possible at[emailprotected]or 213-740-2542. Please note that the student cannot work until they are cleared to start from Personnel.
I have an enrolled student worker. How many hours per week can they work?
All student workers are permitted to work no more than 20 hours per workweek. Please note that our workweek is from Thursday - Wednesday, as it appears in the Workday time sheet. More hours may be worked during winter recess, spring break, or summer when the student is not enrolled in classes.
I want to hire a USC Alumnus that is no longer enrolled.
Vice Dean approval is required to hire a USC Alumnus. Please contact Personnel at[emailprotected]or 213-740-2542 for assistance. They will need to be hired as a staff member/temporary worker and undergo a background check. Please note that the hiring process may take up to three weeks.
Personal Information/Workday Related
I cannot get into Workday. Whom do I contact?
USC Information Technology Services (ITS) manages your USC NetID to allow you access to Workday. Contact ITS at 213-740-5555 or[emailprotected].
I want to change my personal information and/or contact information. How do I do that?
Log into yourWorkday Homepage. Click on the "Personal Information" icon, and you can change your contact/personal information from there.
Where can I find my employee ID number?
Your employee ID number is the 7-digit number when you view your own profile in Workday. If you cannot locate it, please contact Personnel at[emailprotected]or 213-740-2542.
How can I view or update my Direct Deposit information?
Please view theDirect Deposit Set Up Guide. Please note that after any edits are made, you will receive a paper check until the changes are active. This will take about 3-4 weeks. Please contact Personnel at[emailprotected]or 213-740-2542 if you come across any issues.
How do I view or update my tax elections?
Log into Workday > Click on the "Pay" Worklet > Click "Withholding Elections" > Under the Federal Elections or State Elections tab, click the "Update" button at the bottom of the page > Verify your name and company, DO NOT change the Effective date, click "OK" > Make your changes in the Data box > Click "OK"
