Timecards & Payroll
Supervisors are responsible for reviewing and approving student timecards each pay period.
- Students should enter their actual hours worked in Workday after each shift.
- Review each timecard for accuracy before approving.
- Timecard approvals are due every other Monday by 10:00 a.m., unless otherwise communicated.
Scheduling Work Hours
A student's primary responsibility is academics. Supervisors should schedule students 10–15 hours per week while classes are in session. Students may not work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year. Keep in mind students may work multiple jobs, so you may need to coordinate schedules with other supervisors to ensure they do not exceed 20 hours per week.
Overtime & Breaks
Overtime
Overtime applies to hours worked:
- Over 8 hours in a day
- Over 40 hours in a workweek
- On the 7th consecutive day in a workweek
Double Time
Double time applies to hours worked:
- Over 12 hours in a day
- Over 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day
Meal Breaks
Students working more than 5 hours must take an unpaid 30-minute meal break before the end of their fifth hour.
A meal break may be waived by mutual consent if the student's total work period is 6 hours or less. If the shift exceeds 6 hours, a meal break is required.
Failure to provide a timely meal break may result in a meal period premium under California law.
Rest Breaks
Students are entitled to a paid 10-minute rest break for every four hours worked. Rest breaks should not be recorded on timecards.
Reminder
Timely and accurate timecard approvals help ensure students are paid correctly and remain compliant with payroll and labor laws.