Working at the University - Relevant Information

The following links will connect you with information about working at the University. You can also access these links through the left navigation. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Human Resources team.

You can access your employee portal via the UWinsite People human resources information and payroll system.

Your Letter of Appointment and/or the Collective Agreement will stipulate the length of your Probation Period. During the Probation Period, your supervisor will be asked to complete a number of reports. Your supervisor will share the reports with you and will provide you with an opportunity for input, prior to submitting them to Human Resources.

 

Salaried positions are paid on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly pay schedule. 

Bank deposits are normally made on Thursdays, however, on those occasions when a holiday occurs in the week of the pay run, bank deposits are made on a Friday.

Please visit the Finance Department’s website at http://www.uwindsor.ca/finance/payroll to review the payroll schedule.

Lunch Periods

Full-time employees are entitled to an unpaid eating period, typically 1 hour in length. Depending on the number of hours worked, part-time employees may also be entitled to an eating period. Please consult your supervisor. Your supervisor will schedule lunch periods based on the department’s staffing requirements.

Rest Periods

Full-time employees are entitled to a 15 minute rest period each morning and afternoon. When working a four-hour shift, part-time employees may also be entitled to a rest period. Please consult your supervisor. Your supervisor will schedule the rest periods based on the department’s staffing requirements

Work dress norms vary across the University. Your supervisor will advise you of the appropriate work dress norms for your department. In those departments where employees are required to wear a uniform, only University provided clothing and footwear must be worn in the performance of work-related duties