1.1. General Payroll Information

In 2024, MI started using a new payroll system called Paycor. If you are new to Measurement Incorporated, or did not work in 2024, you will need to register for your Paycor account.

If you have any questions concerning your paycheck, please retain your check stub and Submit a HelpSpot request.

Be sure to read through the entire Payroll Knowledge Book before submitting a request regarding tax forms, direct deposit, or incorrect or lost paychecks.

1.2. What is the pay rate for Reader/Evaluators?

The base pay rate for the General Population Reader/Evaluator position is $15.00 per hour.  Any adjustments above that pay rate will align with position offered or the required tasks of the project. For more information on pay rates, see Chapter 1.3. in this Knowledge Book.

1.3. Is there a pay differentiation based on my degree (e.g., Master’s, Ph.D., multiple degrees, etc.)?

There is no difference in pay for higher or multiple degrees. However, if you are a certified teacher in California, you will receive a different rate when working on the Smarter Balanced project.

Note: Temporary Scoring Monitors, Scoring Directors, and Team Leaders receive higher pay as well. However, you cannot apply for these positions. Scoring Managers will determine who will be offered these positions for every project.

1.4. How and when do I register for payroll?

If you are new to Measurement Incorporated, or did not work in 2024, you will need to register for your Paycor account. These directions will be provided once you accept an offer to work on a specific project. They will be sent a few days before the start of the project.

Please register in Measurement Incorporated’s payroll system (Paycor) as soon as possible once you receive instructions to do so. For more information about registering for payroll, please see Chapter 3 in this Knowledge Book, or refer to the Paycor Payroll System for Readers guide, once received.

1.5. How do I verify my pay rate?

Log into your Paycor payroll account and go to Profile Summary > Pay & Taxes > Pay Rates. You can only check your pay rate if your Paycor account is Active, and you have registered for your account.

If you have any questions after reading all the information in the Payroll Knowledge Book, Submit a HelpSpot request.

1.6. What is the pay schedule?

Please refer to Chapter 1.7. for specific pay period and pay date information.

MI employees are paid every two weeks. Weeks run from Sunday to Saturday.  We encourage all seasonal employees to set up direct deposit. It is the quickest way to get paid. If not receiving a direct deposit, a live check will be mailed to you on each Friday pay date. Please allow at least 5-7 business days for receipt of your check. Check your address in your Paycor account to be sure it is correct and complete no later than the Friday before your first pay date.

If you have any questions after reading all the information in the Payroll Knowledge Book, Submit a HelpSpot request.

1.7. Are There Deadlines for Revising Information in My Paycor Account?

Once you have access to your Paycor account, you will be able to review and update all of your information, including W-4s, direct deposit information, name, address, etc.

The table below provides our current pay schedule. It also show the final date you can revise your account information in Paycor if you want these changes to be reflected on your next paycheck. Revisions include name and address changes, direct deposit information, and your federal and state tax withholding forms.

Note: Deadlines for revisions to your information in Paycor can vary around holidays in November and December, and occasionally for other holidays during the year, and will be determined by Payroll closer to that time.

Pay Period	Pay Date	Make Changes in Paycor by COB on the Friday before the Pay Date
3/23/25 – 4/5/25	Pay date is April 11, 2025	4/4/25
4/6/25 – 4/19/25	Pay date is April 25, 2025	4/18/25
4/20/25 – 5/3/25	Pay date is May 9, 2025	5/2/25
5/4/25 – 5/17/25	Pay date is May 23, 2025	5/16/25
5/18/25 – 5/31/25	Pay date is June 6, 2025	5/30/25
6/1/25 – 6/14/25	Pay date is June 20, 2025	6/13/25
6/15/25 – 6/28/25	Pay date is July 4, 2025 (Independence Day)	6/27/25
6/29/25 – 7/12/25	Pay date is July 18, 2025	7/11/25
7/13/25 – 7/26/25	Pay date is August 1, 2025	7/25/25
7/27/25 – 8/9/25	Pay date is August 15, 2025	8/8/25
8/10/25 – 8/23/25	Pay date is August 29, 2025	8/22/25
8/24/25 – 9/6/25	Pay date is September 12, 2025	9/5/25
9/7/25 – 9/20/25	Pay date is September 26, 2025	9/19/25
9/21/25 – 10/4/25	Pay date is October 10, 2025	10/3/25
10/5/25 – 10/18/25	Pay date is October 24, 2025	10/17/25
10/19/25 – 11/1/25	Pay date is November 7, 2025	10/31/25
11/2/25 – 11/15/25	Pay date is November 21, 2025	11/14/25
11/16/25 – 11/29/25	Pay date is December 5, 2025	11/28/25
11/30/25 – 12/13/25	Pay date is December 19, 2025	12/12/25
12/14/25 – 12/27/25	Pay date is January 2, 2026	12/26/25
12/28/25 – 1/10/26	Pay date is January 16, 2026	1/9/26
1/11/26 – 1/24/26	Pay date is January 30, 2026	1/23/26
1/25/26 – 2/7/26	Pay date is February 13, 2026	2/6/26
2/8/26 – 2/21/26	Pay date is February 27, 2026	2/20/26
2/22/26 – 3/7/26	Pay date is March 13, 2026	3/6/26

 

2.1. I can’t log in to Paycor

• Are you using the correct password? Do not confuse your login for MyStaffingPro (MSP), MIRA/VSC (your training and scoring platform) or WorkBright with your login for Paycor.
• Your password may have expired. Follow the instructions for “Forgot your Password?”
• Have you cleared your Internet browser cache and cookies recently for the browser you are using for Paycor?

I still can’t log in to Paycor. 

You have three tries to log in before you are locked out of the system by the firewall that protects your financial information from unauthorized users. You can try again after 30 minutes.

• If you get locked out, submit a request in the HelpSpot portal, selecting the appropriate dropdown field.
• Ask to have your Paycor Password reset.
• You will receive a temporary password from Paycor via email that will allow you to enter a new password. The email that Paycor uses to send you the temporary password is the email you provided to MI on your new employee paperwork. If you have not registered for your Paycor account yet and need to change the email address associated with it, submit a HelpSpot request for information about making that change. You may need to provide identifying information for your email address to be changed.
• The temporary password is only good for a short time for security, so please reset your password promptly.

2.2. More Troubleshooting tips

• Paycor recommends using either Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser for Paycor.
• Clear Internet browser cache/cookies for the browser you use for Paycor. Close browser. Open a new browser window.
• Be sure you are using the correct website address for Paycor, which is https://www.paycor.com.
• Sign in on the upper righthand side of the screen.

3.1. Reader information not found by Paycor when trying to register

• You may be trying to register before your account has been activated.
• If you live in a state where MI is not registered, you cannot work as a reader/evaluator for Measurement Incorporated.
• It’s possible that your DOB or SSN is incorrect in Paycor. If you think this is the case, submit a HelpSpot ticket. You will need to provide information verifying who you are before a change can be made.

3.2. More than one employer in Paycor but Measurement Incorporated is not listed as one of them

• Regardless of whether you have an account in Paycor for another employer already, you must register for your MI Paycor account.
• If you still have difficulty after following the directions below, please submit a HelpSpot ticket and let us know what you have done so far.
  
  https://knowledge.paycor.com/access-and-registration/paycor-single-sign-on-sso-how-to-combine-usernames?from_search=162051624

4.1. PLEASE READ -- IMPORTANT NOTE

In 2024 we transitioned to a new payroll system called Paycor.

Important: If you are a new reader or are a returning reader who did not work in 2024, you will be required to register for your MI Paycor account prior to training to review personal information, federal and state tax forms as well as to enter your direct deposit information.

Initially, federal and state withholding forms for new readers, and returning readers who did not work in 2024, are set up in Paycor as Single with 0 deductions. Even if that information is correct for you, you will need to go to your federal and state (if applicable) withholding forms, review the information, and click SAVE to verify that the information is correct. We strongly encourage everyone to set up direct deposit. It is the quickest way to receive your wages.

Regardless of whether you are a new or returning Reader, always check all the information in your account – name, address, W4s, and direct deposit – to be sure everything is accurate and up to date. Be sure to read all of Chapter 5 for more information on updating personal information, tax forms, and direct deposit in Paycor.

4.2. Updating Address

Please only make changes that are necessary (legal name change, relocation, etc.)

To update your personal information, log in to your account at https://www.paycor.com. Sign in on the upper righthand side of the screen.

• Bookmark the official Paycor URL for easy, secure access in the future.
• Once you are logged into Paycor, click on Profile Summary in the upper left.
• You should see Personal and Contact Information.
• Click on View All to the right of your information summary.
• Click on the Contact
• On the righthand side of your screen, Click Edit.
• You should then be able to change any contact information.
• Be sure to click on Save Contact Info in the lower right corner when you are done. 

Important Note: If you have moved to a different state, and if the state deducts for state income tax, you must complete new state tax forms in Paycor. After you change your address in the Personal and Contact Information area, Payroll will approve that change and then update your state withholding forms to your new state (if your new state has state tax). Until you complete new tax forms for your new location, your withholdings are automatically set to Single – 0.

• If you make any changes to your name, address, or contact information, please change the information in MyStaffingPro (MSP) Please keep in mind that Paycor and MSP are independent systems and need to be updated separately.
• To update your MSP account, go to the Job Portal, click on Returning Candidates, and follow the directions. Be sure to use the email address where all MyStaffingPro correspondence is sent. If you use a different email address to enter MSP, you will create a duplicate account. Creating a duplicate account will delay processing, and as a result, you may not receive work. Once you log into MSP using the correct email address, you can then update your email address if necessary.

4.3. Name Change – Providing Documentation

Use the steps given in Section 4.2 to access the Personal and Contact Information area, so you can update your name.

A name change requires proof that this is your new legal name. If you will be using before/after DLs, or a marriage license, or a divorce decree, you can take a picture of them and send them to our Payroll department at payrollandbenefits@measinc.com. Request that they approve the name change in your Paycor account, so it matches what is in your main profile and your I-9 documentation.

• This is important because, if the names don't match, your time cannot transfer automatically from the Scoring System to Paycor when you are working.

Note: submit a request if you are unable to update the information, or if you need to submit before/after SS cards as your name change documentation. We will provide you with a link to submit your documentation securely.

4.4. Reviewing and Updating Tax Forms

Initially federal and state tax withholding forms for all New Readers, and for Returning Readers who did not work for MI in 2024, are set up in Paycor as Single with 0 deductions. If that information is correct for you, you do not need to make any changes, but you do need to review your forms and click SAVE to indicate that the information is correct. 

You may use the link below and follow directions provided by Paycor to update your tax forms but please take note of the information provided below the link.

https://knowledge.paycor.com/taxes/managing-your-taxes-in-paycor-employee-guide?from_search=161523171

Even if you leave the information as-is, be sure to click Save when you are done.

• If you have a change of address, you need to update that first in the PROFILE SUMMARY area (see Section 5.2) before making any revisions to your tax withholding forms.
• If you have moved to another state, Payroll will need to upload the appropriate tax form for you after they have approved your address change. If you have moved to a different state, please check the tax form area of your Paycor account periodically. When the appropriate state tax form has been uploaded, please review/update it in a timely manner.
• Important: If you make any changes to your tax forms in Paycor, you need to make those changes by the Friday before the next pay date for those changes to be active for your next paycheck. Any changes made after that Friday will not become active until the following payroll cycle. Please see section 1.7 for specific information about pay periods and pay dates.

Note: Only submit a request if you are unable to update the information.

4.5. Adding or Updating Direct Deposit

You may use the link below and follow directions provided by Paycor to update your direct deposit information, but please take note of the information provided below the link.

https://knowledge.paycor.com/payroll/how-do-i-update-my-direct-deposit-account-or-tax-filing-status?from_search=161556393

If you make any changes, be sure to click on Save.

• There is no pre-authorization or waiting period for direct deposit. It’s effective immediately once Payroll approves the change.
• When you enter your routing number, the name of your bank should immediately pop up. If your bank does not pop up, doublecheck your routing number and enter it again.
• Even if your routing number is correct, you must enter the account number correctly for your wages to be directly deposited and to avoid a substantial delay in being paid for that work time. 

Please note: Unfortunately, while the routing number is verified immediately, there is no way for Payroll to check individual account numbers for accuracy. This is why it is so important to enter the routing and account numbers correctly.

Additional Note: After you enter and save your banking information, you will see a message that says Pending Approval. Payroll has to approve changes to direct deposit information.

Please refer to Chapter 1.6. of this Knowledge Book for specific pay period and pay date information along with the dates by which revisions need to be made for them to be active for your next paycheck.

4.6. What Happens if Banking Information is Entered Incorrectly

If your banking information is entered incorrectly, the rejected deposit will be sent back to Paycor, and then returned to MI sometime during the next pay period. Re-issued wages are dispensed on the next pay date. When Payroll receives the funds back from Paycor, the funds will be re-issued either as a direct deposit (if you have entered new and accurate banking information), or as a check that will be mailed to the address on file for you in Paycor. Please be sure your address is correct in your Paycor account.

Tips:

• If you are entering information for an account that has a debit/credit card associated with it, do not use the number on the front of your card. You need to enter the account/routing numbers associated with the actual account. If you do not have this information, contact the banking institution where you have the account.
• If you are entering information for a checking account, use the account/routing number from one of your checks. Do not use the information from a deposit slip. If you are not sure which information is correct, have your bank supply the information to you.

4.7. Direct Deposit vs. Live Paper Check

• If a live paper check needs to be sent, your check will be mailed from headquarters in Durham, NC via US mail on the Friday pay date to the address on file for you in Paycor. Allow 5-7 business days for delivery.
• Please check your address in Paycor to be certain it is correct and complete. Any revisions to address information must be done by the Friday before the next pay date in order for your check to be mailed to that address. Please refer to Chapter 1.6. of this Knowledge Book for specific pay period and pay date information.

Important Note: Incorrect address information generally results in a lost check. There are fees that Paycor charges MI to re-issue a check. If the lost check is the result of not updating your address information, you may be charged part of the Paycor fee. Re-issued funds are not re-issued until the following pay date.

4.8. Consider Signing up for Paycor Mobile Wallet

Once you have registered for your Paycor account, log in and click on Pinned News under the Engage heading. Click on Introducing Paycor's OnDemand Pay & Mobile Wallet. You will find more information about this feature there.

When you log into your Paycor account, go to the “?” icon in the upper right corner. Search by Paycor VISA card for more information about applying for the card.

5.1. Late check

• If a check is being mailed to you, checks are mailed on each Friday pay date (every two weeks) via U.S. mail. They are mailed from MI headquarters in Durham, NC to the address on file for you in Paycor as of the Friday before the pay date. You should allow 5-7 business days for receipt before submitting a HelpSpot request.
• To avoid lost checks, sign up for direct deposit or Mobile Wallet. See Section 4.5 through 4.7 for more information on direct deposit and Mobile Wallet. Check the address in your Paycor profile to be certain it is correct and complete in the event a live check needs to be sent.

5.2. If you have waited at least 7 business days

If you have waited at least 7 business days from the Friday pay date and still have no check, Payroll will need the following information:

• For the paycheck in question, we need the pay period/pay date and the correct mailing address.
• Let us know whether your mail is being forwarded (if you have moved and the check was sent to an old address).
• Was the address in Paycor correct at the time the check was generated? It would need to have been updated no later than the Friday prior to the pay date. The paystub should display the address to which the check was mailed.

To view Pay Stub Information in Paycor —                                   

• Log into Paycor at https://www.paycor.com.
• Sign in on the upper righthand side of the screen.
• If you have not done so already, bookmark the official Paycor URL for easier and safer access in the future.
• Once you have logged into Paycor, on the upper left, click on Pay Stubs.

Note: There are tabs for Pay Stubs, History, and Tax Documents. If you do not see your pay stubs, be sure that the Pay Stubs tab is selected.

 

 

5.3. Stop payment information

• A “stop payment” can be placed on a check. Because Paycor charges MI a fee to place a stop on a check, Payroll recommends you wait at least 7-10 business days to see if you receive the check or if the check is returned to MI by the post office. If a check is returned to MI as undeliverable, it can be re-mailed with a corrected address on it and no fee is involved.
• If you wish to place a stop on a check, Payroll will need the pay period/pay date, correct mailing address, the check #, and check amount, which you can view in Paycor. To view your paystubs, follow the directions given in Section 7.2.
• If you request a stop on a check, please keep the following in mind:
  • Depending on the reason for the stop, you may be responsible for part of the stop check fee from Paycor.
  • If you request a stop on a check, it takes 7 to 10 business days before Payroll is notified by Paycor that they can re-issue the check.
  • If you then received the original check during the 7- to 10- business-day timeframe, it would no longer be cashable.
  • When Payroll receives the funds back from Paycor, the funds will be re-issued either as a direct deposit (if you have entered new and accurate banking information), to your Paycor VISA card, or as a check that will be mailed to you at the address on file for you in Paycor. Please be sure your address is correct in your Paycor account.

Note: Re-issued wages are dispensed on the next pay date.

6.1. Net pay issue

• Net pay can be affected by various factors:
  • Tax withholdings, or lack thereof
  • Withholdings for Medicare and/or Social Security
  • Garnishments for back taxes, child support, etc.
  • If the check covers a partial pay period
• If you have an issue, submit a request providing the pay period and pay date for the check in question and details about why you think your paycheck was incorrect. Please reference Section 1.7 for specific information on pay periods and pay dates.

6.2. Pay rate issue

• If you scored in previous years as a certified teacher in a participating Smarter Balanced state/territory and now your state or territory is no longer participating in the Smarter Balanced project, you may receive a different pay rate for the current scoring season.
• Please reference the specific job offer you received from MI for the project you are currently working on for your pay rate.
• If you submit a request, please provide the pay period and details about why you think your pay rate is incorrect. Reference Section 1.7 for specific information on pay periods and pay date.

 

 

7.1. PLEASE READ -- IMPORTANT NOTE

Requests for this documentation are handled through the process outlined in this chapter.

7.2. If you need an employment verification letter

If you have worked as a reader/evaluator for MI during the current scoring season and need a letter giving your start and end dates, pay rate, and/or total earnings for the period that you worked, submit a HelpSpot request to the Payroll category. Please specify which of these pieces of information should be included in the letter when you submit your request. We will do our best to deliver a letter to you or to an agency within 48 hours, but please allow 5-7 business days for processing during the main scoring season. We cannot honor a same day request, so please plan accordingly.

7.3. If you need a verification of employment form completed

If you need to have an employment verification form completed, please send a PDF of the form as an attachment when you submit your HelpSpot ticket. You need to include the agency/company that needs the form, a contact person or case #, an email address or fax number, and the date by which the completed form is needed. We will do our best to deliver these forms to you or an agency within 48 hours, but please allow 5-7 business days for processing during the main scoring season. We cannot honor a same day request so please plan accordingly.

7.4. If you need a Reference

Due to the nature of the remote reader/evaluator position, we cannot provide written or detailed references. However, we can provide the name and contact information of a supervisor if you need a reference. Submit a request through HelpSpot for more information.