Timekeeping & Payroll

MAXIMUM HOURS

We understand that school is your first priority while at WSU, so we at Dining Services have created a policy that you can only work a maximum of 19.5 hours per week. Student employees are those who are currently enrolled for six or more credit hours at WSU. 

If you are a WSU student (enrolled for more than six credit hours), your employment is limited to 516 hours (including overtime) in six consecutive months, excluding vacation periods. Exceptions to this policy include working in your major field of study, in a student body office, in a news staff position, or in an approved WSU internship. A written certification from your major or minor advisor is required and will be kept in your student file.  See WAC 357-04-040 at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/ for more information. See your supervisor for majors and minors that qualify

MINIMUM  HOURS

We expect you to work a minimum of three shifts per week (about 9 hours per week). 

OVERTIME

Overtime, while not encouraged, is allowed at certain times during the school year. Overtime must be preapproved by management on an individual basis when work exceeds a 40-hour week in accordance with WAC 251-09-020, which you can view at: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/. Violations of this policy may result in termination.

 BREAK ALLOWANCES (see WAC 296-126-092)

*If you are scheduled for more than five consecutive hours, a 30-minute unpaid break is mandatory and must be taken before 5 hours have been worked.