Are you eligible?

  • Were you employed with the University of the Virgin Islands between July 2011 and July 2013?
  • Was your salary reduced by 8% because of legislation passed by the USVI Senate in July 2011?

If so, please fill out the form at the link below:

Repayment Form

Frequently Asked Questions for Active Employees

Who is affected by the 8% salary repayment?

  • The 8% salary reduction withheld by legislation affected all eligible employees whose salaries were reduced during July 2011 through July 2013 (reduction period). Employees earning $26,000 or less at the time were not affected.

    Employees who may have worked during the reduction period for other governmental agencies, including both territorial hospitals, the Central Government, and Waste Management Authority should reach out to those entities to determine repayment. Repayment funds are not transferable between entities.

How is the repayment amount determined?

  • Our Human Resources Team relies on the data gathered from our BANNER payroll system to identify eligible employees who were affected during the reduction period. The amount of repayment is determined by:
    • length of time employed during the reduction period
    • pre 8% salary
    • the actual 8% reduced salary
    • salary adjustments that may have occurred during the reduction perio

What taxes are scheduled to be deducted from the repayment?

  • Taxes withheld will include Medicare, and Social Security along with USVI Income Tax. Retirement contributions are excluded from repayment funding.

When should I expect repayment?

  • Our HR and Payroll Teams are working diligently to repay all active employees by December 31, 2021.

Is there a way to review the amount of repayment?

  • Our HR Team will create a special payroll and an 8% salary repayment identifier on BANWEB to allow our active employees access to review their repayment amount.

Who may I contact if I have additional questions?

  • Active employees may email inquiries to 8%repay@uvi.edu. A member of our Human Resources Team will address your inquiries within 48 hours of receipt.

Frequently Asked Questions for Former Employees

Who is considered a former employee?

  • Any employee that has either resigned, retired, or separated from the University.

Who is affected by the 8% salary repayment?

  • The 8% salary reduction withheld by legislation affected all eligible employees whose salaries were reduced during July 2011 through July 2013 (reduction period). Employees earning $26,000 or less at the time were not affected.
  • Employees who may have worked for other government agencies, including both territorial hospitals, the Central Government, and Waste Management Authority, should reach out to those entities to determine repayment. Repayment funds are not transferable between entities.

How is the repayment amount determined?

  • Our Human Resources Team relies on the data gathered from our BANNER payroll system to identify eligible employees who were affected during the reduction period. The amount of repayment is determined by
    • the length of time employed during the reduction period
    • the pre 8% salary
    • the actual 8% reduced salary
    • any salary adjustments that may have occurred during the reduction period

When will former employee receive the 8% repay?

  • Former employees who complete and submit the 8% Salary Repayment Form via t.ly/PwPq on or before December 13, 2021, will receive repayment by the end of 2021.
  • All former employees are scheduled to receive their repayment no later than January 31, 2022 using their address and direct deposit information received and recorded in the University’s payroll system.
  • Representative(s) of a deceased employee will need to contact the University via 8%repay@uvi.edu. Payment will be distributed accordingly.

What deductions will come out of my repayment check?

  • FED- Income Taxes
  • FIC – Social Security
  • FIM - Medicare

Are retirement contributions being deducted?

  • Retirement contributions are excluded from repayment funding.

I would like to receive my payment by Direct Deposit. How can I do this?

  • Please fill out the Direct Deposit section of the 8% salary repayment form via t.ly/PwPq. This form will need to be completed and submitted by December 13, 2021 to receive payment by December 31, 2021 or by January 16, 2022 to receive payment by January 31, 2022.
  • Any information received after January 16, 2022, will not be accepted.
  • If you have not updated your address or Direct Deposit information by the cutoff date of January 16, 2022, we will use the address on file.

How do I know if you have a current mailing address on file?

  • Please update your current address on the 8% Salary Repayment Form via t.ly/PwPq.
  • This form will need to be completed and submitted by December 13, 2021 or January 16, 2022.
  • If you have not updated your address or completed the Direct Deposit section on the form, we will use the address on file.

I live on the island. Can I come and pick up my check?

  • Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 protocols, we will not be allowing anyone to pick up their checks in person.

Can I send someone to pick up my check?

  • Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 protocols, we will not be allowing anyone to pick up their check in person.
  • UVI employees will not be allowed to pick up anyone’s check.

How can I ask additional questions?

  • Feel free to email 8%repay@uvi.edu with any additional questions you may have.
  • Please be mindful that due to the high volume of emails we will receive, there may be a delay in our response