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.  For the most reliable information regarding inclement weather announcements, members of the WPI community and visitors should rely on WPI-controlled sources, although closing information will be sent to regional news outlets.  Decisions to close or delay opening are posted by 6:00 a.m. 

    1. WPI’s Telephone Snow Line – (508) 831-5744
    2. WPI’s Homepage – www.wpi.edu
    3. E-Broadcast via WPI email
    4. TV /Radio Stations/Websites   
    5. Text Message
    6. Please note that inclement weather announcements sent using ConnectEd will be in the form of text messages only (i.e. no phone calls) to the mobile phone number on record.  Employees wishing to have inclement weather announcements sent via text message to a mobile phone can add/delete/change information by logging into Banner Self Service at https://banner-as2.admin.wpi.edu/pls/prod/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin, selecting “Personal Information Menu”, and then “Sign Up Now to Update Crisis Contact Information”.

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 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 employees 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 an employee reports to work by 10:00AM, and remains at work for the rest of the regularly scheduled workday, he/she will be paid for a normal workday.
  2. If an employee reports to work after 10:00AM, he/she will be paid only for the balance of hours worked for the remainder of the normal workday.
  3. If an employee does not report to work, is unable to work, or leaves early (after notifying a supervisor), lost time may be charged to vacation/personal time or it may be listed as time off without pay.
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