Procedure

Title:	Extra Compensation (Non- Faculty)
Policy / Procedure No:	HRM042
Purpose:	To allow payment to non-faculty employees in unusual instances beyond the scope of regular job requirements.
Who Performs:	Area department/college.
Documents Needed:	Extra Compensation Request Form (http://www.hrm.neu.edu/forms.html).
Special Instructions:	All reviews and approvals must occur prior to discussion with the employee as approval is not automatic.

PROCEDURE:

1. Department/area staff must complete and submit all requests for extra compensation on an HRM Extra Compensation form with detailed proposal and rationale.

2. The area dean or vice president must review and approve the proposal before sending it to the Budget Office or DSPA to confirm that adequate funds exist for payment.

3. The Extra Compensation form is then routed to the Compensation Department in HRM, where the request is reviewed for adherence to established guidelines.

4. Once the form has been approved by Compensation, the manager may inform the employee of the amount and conditions regarding the Extra Compensation payment.

5. The employee is paid the approved extra compensation in accordance with Payroll guidelines and any specific payment instructions.