The payroll office makes several deductions from an employee’s bi-weekly paycheck. Some deductions are required by state or federal laws. Other deductions, at the request of the individual employee, are taken out upon approval by the Mayor or his or her designee and availability of space in the software program.
(a) Deductions required by state and federal laws include:
(1) Federal income tax withheld;
(2) State income tax withheld;
(3) Social Security payroll tax;
(4) Medicare payroll tax;
(5) West Virginia Public Employees Retirement Fund Contributions; and
(6) Wage garnishments and child support payments as required by law.
(b) Deductions taken out at the request of the employee and with the approval of the Mayor:
(1) Life insurance;
(2) Health insurance;
(3) Deferred compensation plan contributions;
(4) Harrison County Federal Credit Union loans or savings deposits; and
(5) Other types of withholdings as authorized through payroll deduction.