What is meant by “lag” payroll schedule?
A. All University State employees are paid on a biweekly lag basis. This means that you are paid for a two week pay period (beginning on a Thursday through the second Wednesday) two weeks after the conclusion of that pay period (exception: hourly employees are paid three weeks after conclusion of a pay period). Pay Schedules Therefore, it may take up to four weeks from your date of hire to receive you first check. You will also continue to received checks after you separate from service until the lag is paid out.
