(A) The law requires that the town make certain deductions from every employee’s compensation. Among these are applicable federal, state, and local income taxes. The town will deduct social security taxes on each employee’s earnings up to a specified limit that is called the social security “wage base.” The town matches the amount of social security taxes paid by each employee. Some Police Department employees do not pay into the social security “wage base” in accordance with federal laws.
(B) The town offers programs and benefits beyond those required by law. Eligible employees may voluntarily authorize deductions from their paychecks to cover the costs of participation in these programs.
(C) Pay setoffs are pay deductions taken by the town, usually to help pay off a debt or obligation to the town or others.
(D) Employees should contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s office if they have questions concerning why deductions were made from their paycheck or how they were calculated.
(Ord. 2020-26, passed 1-12-21)