The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and its agencies are required by law to make certain deductions from each employee’s pay for each pay period. This includes income and unemployment taxes, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) contributions (Social Security and Medicare), and any other deductions required under law or by court order for wage garnishments. The amount of tax deductions will depend on each employee’s earnings and the information listed on the employee’s federal form W-4 and state withholding form. The employee may also authorize voluntary deductions from each paycheck, including contributions for insurance premiums, retirement plans, or other services. Deductions will be reflected in wage statements.

The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and its agencies will not make deductions to pay that are prohibited by federal, state, or local law. If an employee has any questions about deductions from his/her pay, the employee should contact the payroll processor for his/her location. The employee will be reimbursed in full for any isolated, inadvertent, or improper deductions, as defined by law. If an error is found, the employee will receive an adjustment paid no later than the next regular payday. The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and its agencies will not retaliate against employees who report erroneous deductions in accordance with this policy.