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Additional Compensation is pay from UH for work performed outside the employee’s normal duties and outside normal work hours, in addition to the employee’s regular base salary, in accordance with MAPP 02.01.06.  Payments for additional compensation may not exceed 20% of the employee’s annual salary.

Exempt staff working on special projects outside their normal work hours may receive additional compensation as follows;

  • Teaching - Regularly scheduled academic classes, including off-campus and instructional television, and teaching continuing education courses scheduled at the departmental, college, or university level.
    • Includes short courses, seminars, workshops, and conferences
  • Special Services – Exempt staff working plays and performances, test proctoring, etc.
  • Other - Special Projects or Assignments.

H-1B employees must not be considered for additional compensation without prior consultation with the Immigration Specialist.  H1B employees should not be asked to perform any duties, even temporarily, that are outside the scope of the job classification listed on their H1B petition without prior approval and consultation with HR to determine the necessity for an amendment.  Such assignments have to be approved via an amendment to their original petition with USCIS.

To request additional compensation, please use the Additional Compensation Request form located in the HR forms library.