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Changing From 21 Paychecks to 26 Paychecks Per Year For State Faculty
State 10-month faculty who receive 21 paychecks throughout the academic year can elect to receive 26 paychecks throughout the calendar year.
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There will be no change to total salary or cost in benefits. Salary and benefit costs will be spread out through the year. The benefits of this change include:
- Paychecks received in the summer months
- Health insurance deductions are equally spread out
- Lower biweekly amount deducted for tax-deferred supplemental retirement
- Lower federal, state and social security taxes each pay period
- Summer monies earned would be added to regular checks increasing the amount of your biweekly paycheck
- Receive chair stipend or also receives throughout the summer
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Important Dates
Important dates to be aware of:
- Changes will be effective on September 1
- Forms must be sent to department heads by June 30
- Department heads must submit a Pay Option Change ePTF to HR no later than July 31
Need To Know
- Once the 26-paycheck plan has been selected, it cannot be changed back to the 21-paycheck plan
- Since September 1 may not be the start of a pay period, the first paycheck under the new plan may not be a whole paycheck
If an employee is going on a leave, please contact Human Resources prior to the start of the leave.
Contact An Expert
Leave or Benefit Coverage
Payroll Questions
Angela Kuc
Director
State Appointment Processing & Payroll Services
Phone: 716-645-4427
Email: akuc@buffalo.edu