One of the oldest community colleges in California, MJC has two main campuses in the city of Modesto and serves more than 18,000 day and evening students each semester.
Located near the city of Sonora in the wooded Sierra Nevada foothills, Columbia College is a primary resource of adult learning for residents throughout the Mother Lode region.
The sections below provide information relevant to various employee classification for payday, retirement, benefits, union dues, etc.
Full Time Certificated Employees
(Faculty and Counselors)
Payday
This is the last working day in the month. Exception: employees do not receive a check in December; it is paid on the first working day in January each year.
Retirement
All employees have a retirement deduction calculated on your monthly gross pay and then deducted over 10 months, Aug-May, for full time service.
CalSTRS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and you do not pay into Social Security. There are 2 types of membership:
CalPERS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and Social Security is assessed and deducted from each paycheck you receive. There are 2 types of membership:
Benefits
Please see the benefits web pages for specific information.
Union Dues
If you are a member of the Yosemite Faculty Association (YFA). The deduction is taken 10 months a year Aug-May.
If you would like more information about YFA, please visit their website.
Payday
This is the last working day in the month. Exception: employees do not receive a check in December; it is paid on the first working day in January each year.
Retirement
All employees have a retirement deduction calculated on your monthly gross pay and then deducted for each month of pay for full time service.
CalPERS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and Social Security is assessed and deducted from each paycheck you receive. There are 2 types of membership:
CalSTRS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and you do not pay into Social Security. There are 2 types of membership:
Benefits
Please see the benefits web pages for specific information.
Union Dues
If you are a member of the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA), YCCD Chapter 420. The deduction is taken 10 months a year August-May.
If you would like more information about CSEA, please visit their website.
Payday
This is the last working day in the month. Exception: employees do not receive a check in December; it is paid on the first working day in January each year.
Months
The number of months you work and are paid for, are based upon the position in which you applied for and were hired
Pay docks or Adjustment
Appear on the first payroll following notification
Auto Allowance
These are paid on the payroll as indicated on the action form or on the first payroll after receipt of the action form.
Pay Codes
RA - Regular Administrative
RM - Regular Management
DOC - Doctorate
LONG - Longevity
Tax Codes
MED4 - Medicare
OAS4 - Social Security
FIT (M/S) - Federal Taxes (M-Married/S-Single)
SIT (M/S/H) - State Taxes (M-Married/S-Single/H-Head of Household)
SUI - Unemployment Insurance - employer paid
Retirement
All employees have a retirement deduction calculated on your monthly gross pay and then deducted for each month of pay for full time service.
CalSTRS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and you do not pay into Social Security. There are 2 types of membership:
Classic Members: any person who became a member or was an established non-member before January 1, 2013. Your employee portion this fiscal year is 10.25% and the current employer portion is 19.10%. This is a variable rate that can change at the beginning of each fiscal year.
New Members: any person who became a member or was an established non-member on or after January 1, 2013. Your employee portion this fiscal year is 10.205% and the current employer portion is 19.10%. This is a variable rate that can change at the beginning of each fiscal year.
CalPERS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and Social Security is assessed and deducted from each paycheck you receive. There are 2 types of membership
Classic Members: any person who became a member or was an established non-member before January 1, 2013. Your employee portion this fiscal year is 7% and the current employer portion is 27.05%. This is a variable rate that can change at the beginning of each fiscal year.
PEPRA Members: any person who became a member or was an established non-member on or after January 1, 2013. Your employee portion this fiscal year is 8% and the current employer portion is 27.05%. This is a variable rate that can change at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Benefits
Please see the benefits web pages for specific information.
Section 125 Plans (FSA):
Any full-time employee can elect to have a dollar amount deducted from their paycheck, before all taxes, to help offset the expenses of health care deductibles, copayments, etc. - up to $2,550.00 a year. As well as, to help offset the expenses of Child Care up to $5,000.00 a year. Open enrollment into the program is conducted typically at the beginning of October each year. There deductions run December thru November for each Full-time check that you receive. Forms
Union Dues
You are a member of the Leadership Team Advisory Council (LTAC). You are asked annually, by LTAC, in January for dues totally $30.00 which are paid outside of your payroll.
If you would like more information about LTAC, please visit their website.
Payday
This is the 10th of the month, unless the 10th falls on a day of closure. For example: when the 10th of the month falls on a weekend, the Friday before that weekend is the payday or if the 10th falls on a holiday or on summer Friday of closure payday will be the day before.
Retirement
All employees have a retirement deduction calculated on your gross pay and then deducted for each month of pay.
CalSTRS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and you do not pay into Social Security. There are 2 types of membership:
CalPERS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and Social Security is assessed and deducted from each paycheck you receive. There are 2 types of membership:
APPLE: This is established as an alternative to Social Security. The plan is a Profit Sharing Plan under 401(a) and has an employee contribution of 7.5%. The plan is for District employees who are not covered under the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) or the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS).
Benefits
Part-Time faculty employees do not qualify for benefits.
Overload, this is part of your F/T payroll.
Union Dues
You can become a member of the Yosemite Faculty Association (YFA).
If you would like more information about YFA, please visit their website.
Part-Time Classified
(Permanent Part-Time Hourly (PPTH) and Short-Term Contracts (S/T))
Payday
This is the 10th of the month, unless the 10th falls on a day of closure. For example: when the 10th of the month falls on a weekend, the Friday before that weekend is the payday or if the 10th falls on a holiday or on summer Friday of closure payday will be the day before.
Retirement
All employees have a retirement deduction calculated on your gross pay and then deducted for each month of pay. Unless you were a STRS or PERS member when hired you will automatically be placed in the APPLE program. You will become eligible for PERS on the first payroll after you have worked more than 1000 hours in your classified position in a fiscal year.
APPLE: This is established as an alternative to Social Security. The plan is a Profit Sharing Plan under 401(a) and has an employee contribution of 7.5%. The plan is for District employees who are not covered under the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) or the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS).
CalPERS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and Social Security is assessed and deducted from each paycheck you receive. There are 2 types of membership:
CalSTRS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and you do not pay into Social Security. There are 2 types of membership:
Benefits
Part-time classified employees do not qualify for benefits.
Union Dues
PPTH - If you are a member of the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA), YCCD Chapter 420. The deduction is taken 10 months a year August-May and is prorated.
If you would like more information about CSEA, please visit their website.
Payday
This is the 10th of the month, unless the 10th falls on a day of closure. For example: when the 10th of the month falls on a weekend, the Friday before that weekend is the payday or if the 10th falls on a holiday or on summer Friday of closure payday will be the day before.
Retirement
All employees have a retirement deduction calculated on your monthly gross pay and then deducted for each month of pay. Unless you were a STRS or PERS member when hired you will automatically be placed in the APPLE program.
APPLE: This is established as an alternative to Social Security. The plan is a Profit Sharing Plan under 401(a) and has an employee contribution of 7.5%. The plan is for District employees who are not covered under the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) or the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS).
CalSTRS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and you do not pay into Social Security. There are 2 types of membership:
CalPERS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and Social Security is assessed and deducted from each paycheck you receive. There are 2 types of membership:
Benefits
Community education employees do not qualify for benefits.
Payday
This is the 10th of the month, unless the 10th falls on a day of closure. For example: when the 10th of the month falls on a weekend, the Friday before that weekend is the payday or if the 10th falls on a holiday or on summer Friday of closure payday will be the day before.
Retirement
All employees have a retirement deduction calculated on your gross pay and then deducted for each month of pay. Unless you were a STRS or PERS member when hired you will automatically be placed in the APPLE program.
APPLE: This is established as an alternative to Social Security. The plan is a Profit Sharing Plan under 401(a) and has an employee contribution of 7.5%. The plan is for District employees who are not covered under the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) or the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS).
CalSTRS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and you do not pay into Social Security. There are 2 types of membership:
CalPERS: This is a defined benefit program where contributions are employee and employer funded. You are vested after 5 years of full time service. The benefits are pre-tax and Social Security is assessed and deducted from each paycheck you receive. There are 2 types of membership:
Benefits
Stipend employees do not qualify for benefits.
Payday
This is the 10th of the month, unless the 10th falls on a day of closure. For example: when the 10th of the month falls on a weekend, the Friday before that weekend is the payday or if the 10th falls on a holiday or on summer Friday of closure payday will be the day before.
Direct Deposit
All employees are eligible for direct deposit; an election of direct deposit can be made or cancelled at any time. Please note it can take up to 3 pay cycles for your direct deposit to be activated. You will receive paychecks in the mail until activation is complete. Direct Deposit Form To cancel please contact a member of the payroll staff.
Personal Payroll Changes
Personnel Info
The District maintain a set of online services through which you can find personnel info related to your position summary, my stipends, time entry information, leave plan summaries, total compensation, electronic versions of your W2, pay advices (stubs), and helpful links. Please visit Staffnet, myMJC, or connectColumbia for more information.
