Time and Payroll

Time & Payroll

Holiday Schedules

2024 Holiday Schedule

Payroll Calendar

All Pay Processing Schedules list bi-weekly pay dates and HR Information Systems deadlines.

Peoplesoft Payroll: Pay Processing Schedules 2009 - 2024 (this area is only accessible to DC government employees on the DC wide area network)

Navigating PeopleSoft

DCHR 5 Minute Facts: Navigating PeopleSoft

The Navigating PeopleSoft video provides an illustrated tutorial on detailed information to help employees understand their Employee Self Service Portal. The video features step-by-step instructions on how to input time, submit a leave request, review your paycheck and benefits, request training, and update your personal information.

Understanding Your DC Government Paycheck

DCHR has developed Understanding Your DC Government Paycheck as guide for general questions about your paycheck.

W-4 Withholding Certification

All new employees hired after January 1, 2020 must complete the 2020 W-4. Employees who previously completed a W-4 will only need to complete the updated form if they are making changes to their withholdings.

Employees without changes to their withholdings, do not need to complete this form and no action is needed. For employees hired before January 1, 2020, the District will continue to compute withholdings based on the previously completed W-4 unless a new W-4 is completed. To change withholdings, a new W-4 must be completed in PeopleSoft. To complete the form, employees should login to PeopleSoft at ess.dc.gov, select Self-Service, Payroll and Compensation, and finally W-4 Tax Information. A job aid on completing the W-4 in PeopleSoft is below. For more information, please visit the IRS’ Form W-4 Frequency Asked Questions website at https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-on-the-2020-form-w-4.

W-4 Withholding Certification Job Aid

Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit Set Up Guide

Time Entry/Etime

Payroll Job Aid (This area is only accessible to DC government employees on the DC wide area network)

Manager Supervisory Service Time Approval Training

T&L On Line Training Job Aid (This area is only accessible to DC government employees on the DC wide area network)

Payroll Concerns

Questions about your paycheck?

Contact your agency.

To reach OPRS Payroll (202) 741-8600 for employee issues below,

Pay statements for termed employees
Navigating through Peoplesoft

Garnishment- deductions processing unit (MISC) (202) 741-8650
Special Pay Services/ Generation of W-2 Wages and Tax Statements (202) 741-8630
Third party payments- Benefits

If you have additional payroll questions, please contact the Office Pay and Retirement Services at (202) 741-8600.

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