Policy 617 - Social Security

Section: Benefits
Policy Number: 617
Responsible Office: HR/Payroll
Effective Date: 4/1/01

Scope

All full-time, part-time, and temporary administrators and staff are covered by this benefit.

Summary

St. John’s University makes contributions to Social Security that equal the contributions that each employee makes through payment of Social Security (F.I.C.A.) taxes. Social Security (F.I.C.A.) taxes are automatically deducted from employees’ paychecks beginning on the first day of employment with the University. Contact the Payroll Office for information on the F.I.C.A. tax rate.

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