The Curia, parishes, schools, and other agencies within the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois allocate resources in a responsible manner that considers the needs of the Curia, parish, school, and/or other agency as well as the obligation to provide a just compensation and benefit program for employees. Compensation for each employee depends on a wide range of factors, including pay scale surveys, individual effort, available operating income to pay employees, etc. If an employee has questions about compensation, including matters such as paid time off, overtime, benefits, or paycheck deductions, the employee should speak with their pastor, principal, supervisor, or the Office for Human Resources, who may direct questions to the appropriate individual at the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Catholic Pastoral Center.

Pay Rate

Job classification and pay of lay exempt and non-exempt employees is determined by the pastor, principal, Director of the Office of Human Resources, or agency director. An appropriate consulting body or the Office for Human Resources may be consulted regarding classification and pay rates.

At the start of employment and at the time of pay change, an employee will receive in writing from the pastor, principal, Director of the Office of Human Resources, or agency director a notification of the pay rate change and the effective date.

Garnishment/Child Support

When an employee’s wages are garnished by a court order, the Curia, parishes, schools, and other agencies are legally bound to withhold the amount indicated from the employee’s paycheck following applicable federal and state guidelines that protect a certain amount of an employee’s income from being subject to garnishment.When an employee’s wages are garnished by a court order, the Curia, parishes, schools, and other entities are legally bound to withhold the amount indicated from the employee’s paycheck following applicable federal and state guidelines that protect a certain amount of an employee’s income from being subject to garnishment.

Pay Advances

Pay advances are not granted to employees.