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Staff Policy Manual - Policy 207 - Temporary Employment

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Policy 207 - Temporary Employment

STATEMENT

Temporary employees may be hired to perform special projects, cover for absences of regular employees, or to meet additional work loads. Temporary assignments may not exceed six months in any twelve-month period. Temporary employment may be terminated any time without notice or severance based on funding, workload, performance, etc.

PROCEDURES

Temporary employees appointed to an existing job classification are paid at the same pay grade as the existing classification. Exceptions must be approved by Human Resources.

Pay rates for temporary employees not assigned to existing job classifications are determined by the hiring department in consultation with Human Resources.

Temporary employees will receive only those employment benefits required by law.

RESPONSIBILITY

Supervisors are responsible for complying with this policy when appointing temporary employees.

RESOURCES

For additional information concerning temporary employment issues, contact Human Resources. See also Employment Categories (203) for definitions.


Policy Approved: October 23, 1998

Last Updated: October 28, 1998
Maintainer: Human Resources