Employee FAQs
Westchester Community College continues to monitor closely the evolving public health situation with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). A Preparedness Response Team is working closely with all areas of the college to respond to this evolving situation. The team continues to maintain close contact with the Westchester County Department of Health, New York State Department of Health, and the State University of New York System Administration.
Q. Will I be paid?
A: Westchester Community College is following SUNY’s recommendations. Under the FLSA, employers generally only have to pay employees for the hours they actually work, whether at home or at the employer’s office. Hourly employees who cannot work remotely will not be paid and salaried employees who cannot work remotely are required to use their entitlements.
Q: When am I expected to return to my office?
A: The college has closed the campus to all non-essential employees until further notice. Only essential employees will have access to campus as needed or required. Your Vice President will notify you if your departmental Pandemic Preparedness Plan determines you are an essential employee.
Q: How can I request time off?
A: You can still enter your request into PeopleSoft as usual. Your supervisor will have to approve your time.