A bonus is a lump sum payment for an eligible employee’s exceptional service. See HR Policy 1.77 [pdf].

1. Determine eligibility

The HR unit contact confirms that:

• The employee is in an eligible position type: FTE, RGP or TL.
• The requested bonus will not exceed the employee’s $3,000 bonus limit for the fiscal year.

2. Complete the request form

1. Complete all required sections of the Bonus Request Form.
2. Email the completed form to the HR manager.

3. Complete the college review

1. The CAS HR manager reviews and approves the request.
2. CAS Budget/Grants reviews and approves the funding.
3. The associate dean reviews and approves the request.
4. The CAS HR manager completes the approval section of the form and returns it to the HR unit contact.

4. Submit the bonus action

After receiving the approved form, the HR unit contact submits an Additional Pay Bonus eForm in PeopleSoft.

Bonus requirements

• Bonuses are limited to $3,000 per fiscal year. The fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.
• The effective date must be the start of a pay period: the 1st or 16th of the month.
• Bonuses must be paid from a 51800 account.
• If you select “Other” as the reason, provide a justification.