Categories and Definitions

2.01 EMPLOYEE

An employee is any individual employed by the College who is listed on the College's payroll and is either currently receiving a paycheck from the State Treasurer or is on an authorized leave of absence.

2.02 REGULAR EMPLOYEE

A regular employee is one who is employed in a position which is, or is expected to be, continuing in nature (for at least nine (9) months or more during a period of twelve (12) consecutive months).

1. Full-time

Employed for thirty (30) or more hours per week. This is the minimum work requirement for some fringe benefits. (Standard workweek is 37-1/2 hours per week as stated in REGULAR HOURS, Section VI, 6.01.)

2. Part-time

Employed for 15-29 hours per week. Eligible for participation in some fringe benefits, e.g. pension, State life insurance, State DentaHealth Plus Program, etc.

2.03 TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE

A temporary employee is one who is employed in a position which is not expected to exceed twelve (12) months duration.

1. Full-time

Employed for thirty (30) or more hours per week. (Standard workweek is 37-1/2 hours per week as stated in REGULAR HOURS, Section VI, 6.01).

The Vice President and Campus Director may authorize employment of temporary, full-time employees for up to twelve (12) months. Fringe benefits for temporary, full-time employees employed for nine (9) months or more shall be the same as those received by regular, full-time employees subject to any restrictions which are imposed upon the College in connection with federally funded projects.

In exceptional circumstances, with appropriate documentation, and where it is appropriate to do so in order to meet staffing requirements, the President may authorize, in writing, the employment of temporary, full-time employees beyond twelve (12) months.

2. Part-time

Employed for less than thirty (30) hours per week and/or less than 130 hours per month.