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Revised: 07/16/2018
NEW EMPLOYEE ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST AND
DOCUMENTS RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The following essential documents are being submitted to Human Resources for:
Employee Name:
Hiring Department:
Employee Type: Executive Service University Work Force Faculty OPS Adjunct
Position Number:
Personnel Action Form
Additional Employee Processing Form
Loyalty Oath Form (must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public)
New Employee Essential Documents Checklist and Documents Receipt Acknowledgment Form
Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (with copy of verification documents)
W-4
Copy of the employee's signed Social Security Card
All of the above documents must be completed and submitted to Human Resources, Building 20E, before a new
employee can be placed in the payroll system.
A background screening must be completed on all University Work Force, Faculty, and Other Personal Services
(OPS) employees (excluding student employees) prior to an offer of employment. The Employment Section in
Human Resources administers the background screening program.
The Direct Deposit Authorization Form should be completed by the employee and mailed directly to the
Controller's Office in Building 20E with a voided check or another bank document, which includes the bank
routing and account number. Note: Deposit slips will not be accepted.
All employees are strongly encouraged to attend a New Employee Orientation session. Valuable information
regarding available insurances and deadlines for enrollment is presented at the session.
The University of West Florida's Employment Policies are available at the following locations/offices: Human
Resources' web site http://uwf.edu/offices/human-resources/, Deans, Vice Presidents, General Counsel, Internal
Auditing & Compliance, Library Reserve Room, and HR Staff.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed the above information, that I have received/reviewed a copy of the following
documents/policies, and that it is my responsibility to read and follow these polices and adhere to the University's
Employment Policies, which govern my employment and work standards.
Benefits and Services Offered
Computer Security Guidelines
Drug Free Campus Brochure
Drug Free Workplace Policy
Fraudulent or Wrongful Acts Policy
HIV Aids Brochure
New Employee Orientation Schedule
Notification of SSN Collection and Usage by HR
Tax Deferred Annuity Program Contacts
Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
(New Employee Signature) Date
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Revised: 05/01/2018
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.