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Coming Soon! Manage Your Direct Payroll Deposit in ConnectCarolina

March 29, 2019

You will soon be able to manage your direct payroll deposit accounts using Self Service in ConnectCarolina in a secure and convenient way. By using two-step verification and ConnectCarolina’s self-service menu, you will be able to change your direct payroll deposit account information and split your direct payroll deposit into multiple accounts online. These new online options are in direct response to University staff requests!

Updated Mobile Device Stipend Policy and Procedure

March 14, 2019

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill permits departments who require an employee to carry a mobile device to perform job duties to provide that employee with a Mobile Device Stipend (formerly Mobile Communication Device Stipend).

2018 W-2s for Active and Inactive Employees

January 29, 2019

2018 paper W-2s for active employees will be available for pick up by the school/department’s designated staff member today, Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Upcoming Changes to the Work-Study Program

January 16, 2019

Vice Provost Farmer announced to members of the Work-Study Supervisor Listserv that the WS Program would be moving to a wage-sharing model for all participants beginning with the 2019-2020 academic year.

Payroll year-end information: 2019 tax changes, tax form tips and more

December 13, 2018

Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the North Carolina state tax withholding rate is decreasing from the current rate of 5.599% to 5.35%. Because of this change, employees will see an increase in their net pay amount assuming they keep 2019 tax withholdings the same as current 2018 tax withholdings.

[FORMAL NOTICE] Reminder: Opting out of paper W-2s for calendar year 2018

October 16, 2018

Employees can now opt-out of receiving paper W-2 forms beginning with the current 2018 calendar year. Opting out of receiving a paper W-2 (also known as consenting to receive a W-2 form electronically), provides the most secure method of W-2 distribution, makes use of the Connect Carolina system, saves paper and saves costs.

[FORMAL NOTICE] Opting out of paper W-2s for calendar year 2018

September 26, 2018

Employees can now opt-out of receiving paper W-2 forms beginning with the current 2018 calendar year. Opting out of receiving a paper W-2 (also known as consenting to receive a W-2 form electronically), provides the most secure method of W-2 distribution, makes use of the Connect Carolina system, saves paper and saves costs.

Employee Direct Deposit Form Submissions

September 17, 2018

The University requires all employees to be paid by direct deposit as mandated by University Policy 1106, Direct Payroll Deposit. This allows paperless transmittal between the University and banking institutions and provides a safe, reliable method for ensuring employees’ receipt of their pay.
This memo serves as an update on how changes in direct deposit authorizations should be submitted to Payroll Services. All changes to direct deposit information must occur by the employee in person in the Payroll Services office. This change is being made due to heightened security concerns surrounding this process.