STUDENT EMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

I. Wages

Regular Time
All student employees will be paid at least the federal minimum wage. On occasion, a department may recommend an increase in pay rate based upon merit and/or length of service.

Overtime
Students should not work more than 20 hours per week when classes are in session. In the rare event that a student employee works more than 40 hours per week during a period of non-enrollment, the student must be paid the overtime rate for any hours worked in excess of 40.

II. Holidays

In general, student employees are not required to work on legal holidays. (Legal holidays are indicated on the official University calendar.) However, certain University departments may be required to maintain services on holidays, and students may be scheduled to work, if they so desire. If a student works on a holiday, he/she will be paid straight time, i.e. the regular rate of pay.

III. Sick Leave

Sick leave benefits are not extended to student employees. However, it is not intended that students lose their jobs because of reasonable absences associated with illnesses. If a student is ill, the student should notify his/her supervisor as early as possible on the day of each absence. The department may require a statement from a doctor for prolonged absence. The failure of a student to notify the department may be cause for disciplinary action.

IV. Vacation Time

Vacation benefits are not extended to student employees. The student may make arrangements for time off without pay according to departmental procedures.

V. Work Breaks

If a student works more than four consecutive hours in the same department, he/she is entitled to a 15-minute paid work break during the course of the four hours. If a student works more than five consecutive hours, the student is entitled to a work break and at least a 30-minute non-paid meal break prior to the end of the five hours.

VI. Injury on the Job

The provisions of the Workers Compensation Law of Ohio protect all employees of the University. If a student is injured on the job in the performance of job duties, the supervisor should assist the student in obtaining medical treatment if needed. As soon as possible, an Occupational Injury or Illness Investigation Report should be completed. If Worker's Compensation is sought, the student should initiate a Worker's Compensation Claim Form. Both forms are available from Environmental Health and Safety, Hudson Health Center. Please Note: A student is covered by Worker's Compensation as long as the student is performing bona fide job duties; however, the student is not covered by Worker's Compensation if conducting personal business for himself/herself, the supervisor or any other party.