Jan. 15, 2025
This is a reminder of the guidelines regarding temporary hourly positions. These roles are designed to meet short-term needs and are intended for part-time work. Employees in these positions may not exceed 1,039 hours within a fiscal year.
- End Employment Before Reaching 1,039 Hours: To remain compliant, please ensure that temporary employees are terminated before reaching the 1,039-hour limit. You may rehire the employee for the following fiscal year if needed.
- PERS Eligibility: Employees who work more than 1,039 hours in a fiscal year are eligible for participation in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). If this occurs, the department will be responsible for both the employee and employer contributions retroactively, starting from either the beginning of the fiscal year or the employee’s start date, whichever is later.
- Health Insurance Eligibility: Employees working at 50% Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) or higher for at least one month are eligible for health insurance coverage.
- Temporary Hourly Rehire Restrictions: Employees who are terminated when reaching 1039 hours cannot be rehired through another agency/department within the same fiscal year.
For more information please contact Kim Dawes.