Inclement Weather

In the event that the University's regular business operations are closed because of inclement weather prior to the start of the workday, announcements will be carried as early as possible on the following radio and television stations:

Additionally, announcements regarding inclement weather will be available on the WPI web page.

The University will also close in response to weather emergencies declared by either the Governor of Massachusetts or the Worcester City Manager. Announcements regarding university closings or a delayed opening will be carried as early as possible prior to the scheduled opening of the university by calling our campus snow closing/delay telephone number, 508-831-5744 or by visiting our web page at www.wpi.edu.

If a decision to close school during the working day is made, Human Resources will advise all departments in advance of any closing. Departments that may have to remain open and Faculty, who may decide to continue their classes, must advise the Campus Police at Ext. 5270 of such a decision.

Pay Policies: In the event of an announced University closing, the following pay procedures will be followed for all personnel not essential for the safety and operation of the university.

  1. If an announcement is made before the beginning of the workday, all staff (except those in temporary positions) scheduled to work that day will receive pay based on their regularly scheduled workday.
  2. If you are sent home during the course of the day, all employees will receive pay based on their regularly scheduled workday.

In the event of inclement weather, when there is no announced closing, the following pay procedures will be followed for employees reporting to work late, not at all or leaving early:

  1. If you report to work by 10:00 a.m. and you remain at work for the rest of your regularly scheduled workday you will be paid for your normal workday.
  2. If you report to work after 10:00 a.m. you will be paid only for the balance of hours worked for the remainder of your normal workday.
  3. If you do not report to work, are unable to work or leave early (after notifying your supervisor), lost time may be charged to vacation/personal time or it may be listed as time off without pay.
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