Pay Deductions and Setoffs

The law requires that SWVEMS make certain deductions from every employee's compensation. Among these are applicable federal, state, and local income taxes. SWVEMS also must deduct Social Security taxes on each employee's earnings up to a specified limit that is called the Social Security "wage base." SWVEMS matches the amount of Social Security taxes paid by each employee.

SWVEMS offers programs and benefits beyond those required by law. Eligible employees may voluntarily authorize deductions from their paychecks to cover the costs of participation in these programs.

Pay setoffs are pay deductions taken by SWVEMS, usually to help pay off a debt or obligation to SWVEMS or others.

If you have questions concerning why deductions were made from your paycheck or how they were calculated, your supervisor can assist in having your questions answered.

Policy No.  410  Issued  5/1/2007  Applicable  5/1/2007