HR is pleased to share that as part of a recent budget agreement, Virginia state full-time employees will receive a one-time 1.5% bonus in recognition of their valuable contributions. This gesture also extends to educators, acknowledging their ongoing dedication. In addition, the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) has authorized a one-time bonus for part-time employees to ensure their contributions are equally recognized.
Employees must be employed on or before February 25, 2025, remain employed until at least May 25, 2025, and be actively employed on the pay date of June 16, 2025. There are also performance requirements for the bonus. Details are in DHRM's Memo and FAQs.
Please note that bonuses are subject to a 20% federal tax rate in addition to state taxes and FICA.
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and integrity, the processing of employee bonuses requires significant HR resources to meet reporting requirements and uphold necessary checks and balances. To ensure accuracy and compliance, bonus processing will be a top priority in the upcoming weeks. As a result, please be aware that some HR services may be temporarily delayed or placed on hold during this period.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to complete this important task. If you have any questions or time-sensitive needs, please don’t hesitate to contact the HR team.
Below are key implementation guidelines provided by the VCCS.
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Eligibility for part-time employees as provided by the VCCS:
·Adjunct faculty who have taught nine or more credit hours during the spring semester of 2025- $250
·Adjunct faculty who have taught three to eight credit hours during the spring semester of 2025 - $150
·Noncredit instructors who have taught 127 and above hours during the spring semester of 2025 - $250.
·Noncredit instructors who have taught 45 to 126 hours during the spring semester of 2025- $150.
·Part-time hourly employees who are currently employed and work an average of 16 hours or more per week during the spring semester and who will remain employed beyond July 1, 2025-$250.
·Part-time hourly employees who are currently employed and work an average of at least 3 hours to 15 hours per week during the spring semester, and who will remain employed beyond July 1, 2025-$150.
Conditions and Exclusions as provided by the VCCS:
·Bonuses for adjunct faculty and hourly wage workers will be paid on June 27th
·Students in work-study positions as part of awarded financial aid do not qualify for the bonus.
·Employees who are full-time and also adjunct employees can only receive one bonus: the full-time 1.5% bonus.
·Employees who are adjuncts at more than one college can receive a bonus from each college at which they qualify.