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Limits on Maximum Working Hours per Week (in All Jobs Combined)

Calculate Work-Study Student Hours & Other Wage Considerations

Student Web Time Entry of Hours, Payroll Schedule, Direct Deposit, Pay Stubs

Break and Meal Times

A student scheduled to work a four-hour to six-hour shift should get a 15-minute paid break per shift.

A student scheduled to work more than six continuous hours but less than seven continuous hours is entitled to one 15-minutes paid break and a 30-minute unpaid meal break.

A student scheduled to work over seven continuous hours is entitled to two 15-minute paid breaks and a 30-minute unpaid meal break.

Breaks are scheduled by the supervisor to maintain efficiency of the work unit. Breaks must be preceded and followed by work and should not be used to cover a student's late arrival or early departure. Time designated for rest periods cannot be accumulated. In some instances, by agreement, supervisors may permit student employees to combine their paid breaks with their unpaid lunch periods. This practice is acceptable as long as it does not interfere with efficiency or result in fatigue for individuals whose work is excessively strenuous, dirty, dusty, hot, or cold. When these conditions exist, a break is essential.

When using Web time entry, students are required to enter a work beginning time and a work ending time (time in and time out). A student taking a paid break should not 'time out.' Students must 'time out' for any unpaid breaks in their work schedule.

Safety

The employing department is responsible for providing student employees with the safety training necessary to ensure that the employee is able to perform the job in a safe manner. Supervisors and student employees are responsible for referring to the University Policy and the website for the Department of Environmental Health and Safety, to become familiar with safety policies. All required personal protective equipment must be provided to the student employee by the employer.

Military Service

Student employees who are members of the Ohio National Guard, or any other reserve component of the United States Armed Forces, or who are involuntarily ordered to extended U.S. military service shall be granted leave without pay. The student employee is required to submit to their supervisor a copy of military orders or another statement in writing from the appropriate military authority in evidence of the call for training or duty. The student employee shall be returned to their former position upon re-registration as a student.

Jury Duty

A student employee may be summoned for jury duty or to serve as a witness. Time spent by a student employee for jury duty or serving as a witness will be treated as an excused absence without pay.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Review University Policy 8240: Drug-Free Workplace

Supervisor Tips for Success

  • Review all pages in the Student Employment section of the Human Resources website.
  • Set up a student employee work schedule in writing. Comply with limits on maximum work hours (in all jobs combined). Coordinate with other supervisors if the student is employed in multiple positions.
  • Provide specific training in those areas listed on the student employee’s position description.
  • Review with student employees the appropriate use of university and office resources; department standard operating procedures, policies, and expectations, including but not limited to appropriate dress and behavior.
  • Provide direct supervision.
  • Encourage students to ask questions.
  • Know and communicate with your student employee’s time card approver.
  • Monitor that time cards are submitted according to deadlines established by the pay period schedule.
  • Offer periodic student employee evaluations.

Student Employee Tips for Success

  • Review all pages in the Student Employment section of the Human Resources website. 
  • Notify supervisor(s) as soon as possible of necessary work schedule changes. Projects and examinations sometimes necessitate adjustments.
  • Comply with appropriate use of university and office resources; department standard operating procedures, policies, and expectations including but not limited to appropriate dress and behavior.
  • Tips for Success on the Job (PDF)

Past Honorees for Student Employee of the Year

Student Employee Evaluations + Form

Student employees should be evaluated by the student's immediate supervisor at least once a year. The evaluation form should be signed by both the student and the supervisor. A generic evaluation form is provided by Student Employment; however, departments may design forms specific to their students' positions. Retain copies of the evaluations in the departmental files.

Student Employment Evaluation Form (PDF)

Separation, Termination & Grievance Procedures

For details, visit On-Campus Student Employment: Separate, Terminate, Verify

Information related to On-Campus Student Employment includes Job Postings & Student Eligibility, Hiring Process, While on the Job, and Separate, Terminate, Verify Student Employment.

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