Frequently Asked Questions (last updated October 18, 2005)
- Will I be subject to a background check?
- When are time cards due?
- Where should I drop off my time card?
- How can I ensure that my time card will be processed on time?
- Will I get paid for overtime?
- How will I get referred for a full time position?
1. Will I be subject to a background check?
Yes. Any person placed into the University’s temporary pool will have a criminal background check conducted on them prior to the employee starting their first temporary assignment.
2. When are time cards due?
There are two weeks printed on each time card (Sunday – Saturday). Your time card will be due on the second Thursday by 12:00 p.m. If your time card is late, there is no guarantee that you will receive a check on time.
3. Where should I drop off my time card?
Ingleside Hall, located at 970 E. 58th Street, Room 320 or at the receptionist's desk.
4. How can I ensure that my time card will be processed on time?
- Sign your time card;
- Obtain your supervisor’s signature;
- Record the “IN and OUT” time each day (make sure you include your lunch break);
- Calculate the total hours for each day;
- Calculate regular hours worked for the entire pay period. Write it down next to the "TOTAL" box, located at the bottom of the time card; and
- Keep each assignment on a separate time card.
5. Will I get paid for overtime?
Temp employees qualify for overtime after working 40 regular hours each week. Any additional hours above the 40 hours will be paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate. For example, if you are scheduled to work for 7.5 hours each day, in one week, that will be 37.5 hours. You will need to work an additional 2.5 hours at the regular rate before you qualify for overtime that week.
6. How will I get referred for a full time position?
If you are interested in full time positions, apply online via the UChicago Jobs employment site at: http://jobs.uchicago.edu. Job seekers are welcome to use one of the four computer terminals at the University of Chicago's Employment Office located at Ingleside Hall (970 E. 58th Street, Room 320, Chicago, IL 60637) to view current job listings. Please bring with you a disk containing your resume and cover letter if you plan to use the computers at the Employment Office.
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University Human Resources Management
970 East 58th St., Room 320, Chicago, IL 60637
773-702-8900