INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS
W-4
The W-4 form must be completed so the University can withhold the appropriate federal withholding taxes
from salary warrants. If an employee is uncertain as to how much they need to have withheld, a tax
accountant should be contacted. A copy of the employee’s signed Social Security Card must be attached to
the W-4 form.
Contact: Controller's Office, Payroll Section: Kristie Peppers at 474-3169 or Pam Pettinato
at 474-3051.
Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services requires employers to complete Form I-9 to document
verification of the identity and employment authorization of each new employee (both citizen and non-citizen).
Section one: To be completed by the employee on or before hire date
.
Section two: To be completed by a departmental representative who has been delegated this
authority
within three (3) business days of hire date.
The document should be fully completed and legible. Copies of the documents used to verify identification and
work eligibility must be attached. Acceptable documents are listed with the Form I-9. Making false statements
or using false documents is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
Contact: Human Resources: Carol Gentry at 474-2605 or Nicole Zamary at 474-2608.
Loyalty Oath
Florida law requires completion of this document. The Oath must be signed in the presence of a notary public.
If the employee is now living in the State of Florida, certify that the employee is a resident (there is no
required period of residency). Citizenship should be the true country of citizenship.
Contact: Human Resources: Carol Gentry at 474-2605 or Nicole Zamary at 474-2608.
Additional Employee Processing Information
This document is required to ensure that an employee receives full credit for any past State of Florida
employment and to identify any employee who may be retired under the Florida Retirement System.
Emergency contact and degree earned information is also requested on this form.
Contact: Human Resources: Carol Gentry at 474-2605 or Nicole Zamary at 474-2608.
Direct Deposit Authorization Form
UWF requires the direct deposit of payroll checks as a condition of employment. To have paychecks directly
deposited, complete the direct deposit form and mail it to the Controller's Office, Bldg. 20E, Attn: Payroll
Section with a voided check or another bank document which includes the bank routing and account number
(deposit slips will not be accepted). If you are unable to establish an account at a financial institution, or if this
requirement will place a hardship on you, you may request an exemption by writing a letter to the Controller's
Office.
Contact: Controller's Office, Payroll Section: Kristie Peppers at 474-3169 or Pam Pettinato at
474-3051.
Benefits and Services Offered
Insurance information provided in this summary applies only to authorized established positions and OPS
employees who are classified as eligible based on hours of work greater than 30 per week (either anticipated
or measured). OPS employees (except student OPS) are eligible to participate in any 403B Tax Deferred
Annuity Program as well as the State of Florida 457 Deferred Compensation Plan offered through UWF.
Contact: Human Resources: Adrian Rowley at 474-2604, Elsie Rivera at 474-2921, or Jeff Comeau at
474-2610.