Below is a list of the some of the most frequently asked questions. If you are unable to find the answer to your question(s), please reach out to us at human-resources@marshall.edu or 304-696-6455. A printable version is also available.
Please refer to the Payroll Calendar for pay dates with the university and the State of West Virginia. Should you have any questions, please contact your supervisor, or payroll.
Visit the Payroll Contacts page or you may contact them at 304-696-6457 or payroll@marshall.edu
Please visit the Payroll Office in Old Main, Room 203 or email them at payroll@marshall.edu
Below is the schedule for the holidays observed by Marshall University. Please note, some holidays are be observed on differing dates due to winter break. When Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on a Tuesday through Friday, these are preceded by a half-day each of holidays. Marshall University observes these two half-days as one whole day off. Naming of holidays is in accordance with West Virginia State Code Section 2-2-1. http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=02&art=2§ion=1
Please visit our Employee Leave Page for more information.
Employees will receive an accrual usage email from the Chief Talent and Culture Officer the Wednesday after payroll closes. This email includes updated balances after accruals and any leave taken during the most recent payroll period. You may also view your leave balances within TCP.
Please visit the TimeClock Plus page for instructions under Resources and Guides
Employees are expected to follow departmental notification procedures regarding nonscheduled time off work. At the time of notification/call, the employee must notify their supervisor when an absence is due to a documented/approved leave of absence (e.g. Military Leave, FMLA) in order to ensure appropriate tracking of leave utilization and absenteeism. Likewise, Managers are encouraged to verify with the employee if the absence is for a condition that has already been approved. HRS-6 Attendance Procedure
Up to 15 days (based on a 7.5-hour workday) of annual leave may be transferred from another WV State Agency or higher education institution. Certification of the balance with the previous employing state agency must accompany the request for the transfer of the employee’s annual leave. The certification must be provided by the previous employing agency or institution. The request for transfer must be made within one year of the last day of employment with the other state agency or institution.
Your coverage begins on the 1st day of the month following enrollment. For example, if you enroll in benefits on March 10th, your coverage will be come effective on April 1st.
Please reach out to benefits@marshall.edu and they will be able to provide you with a creditable coverage letter for you and your covered dependents.
Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees and their dependent children. Regular employees who have completed their initial probationary period are eligible to apply for tuition waivers and financial assistance. Employees may be permitted to enroll for classes during regularly scheduled work hours. Certain conditions apply.
- Employee Benefits – Regular employees who have completed their initial probationary period are eligible to apply for tuition waivers and financial assistance. Employees may also be permitted to enroll for classes during regularly scheduled work hours. Assistance is offered through the Classified Staff Council.
- Dependent Children – Dependent Children tuition assistance allows dependent children to obtain an Undergraduate college degree at a significantly reduced cost for children under the age of 26. This is offered through the Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
New employees are required to complete an initial probationary period of six months.