Your responsibilities as a student employee include:

• Completing the federally required I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form by the third day of employment.
• Working your schedule as agreed upon when hired, which may include working the days surrounding or during study and exam weeks, fall and spring breaks, and university holidays/vacations.
• Promptly communicating planned or unexpected absences to your supervisor. Tardiness and unexcused or excessive absences are grounds for disciplinary action or dismissal from the job.
• Following department rules concerning appropriate dress, use of office equipment and supplies, use of phones and computers, etc.
• Performing job duties as assigned and requested, and not conducting personal business (homework, email, texting, phone calls, web use, etc.) unless first approved by your supervisor.
• Enter your hours worked on a daily basis, using Workday Time Tracking.
• Treating your co-workers and supervisors with respect and consideration.

Student employees at Cornell have the right to:

• Be appointed to the payroll in a timely manner once all paperwork is completed and submitted to the appropriate areas.
• Receive a copy of departmental and supervisor expectations.
• Training and information about job-related health and safety issues.
• Be paid bi-weekly, provided you complete and submit your timecard by the payroll deadline.
• Receive a copy of the generic job description for your position and know your hourly pay rate.
• Be informed about your work performance verbally and in writing.
• Be treated fairly and equitably by your supervisor(s)
• An explanation if you are terminated and the option to file a grievance.
• Verification of employment post-graduation.

Questions about student employment policies should be directed to your supervisor or to staff in the Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment, 203 Day Hall, Cornell University, 607.255.5145, or sesemp@cornell.edu.

Finally, keep in mind that Cornell University is an "at will" employer and, as such, has the right to terminate any employee with or without cause at any time; this includes student employees and staff.