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Staff Exit Process
Compensation

An employee who is terminated shall be paid for all hours worked through the date of termination and for all accrued vacation leave consistent with policy.
In certain cases, payment in lieu of notice may be considered and warranted by the circumstances.
Payment of accrued vacation may be denied under certain circumstances such as theft, fraud, or other serious offenses against the University.
Final payment for hours worked and/or other applicable compensation will normally be made on the regular pay date for the pay period in which the termination occurs.
Any appropriate deductions or payables due to SMU will be administered in the final paycheck.