Depending on the number of hours per week you are scheduled to work, you are either a part-time or a full-time employee. It is necessary that you understand which of these classifications applies to you, because it will be important in determining whether you are entitled to certain benefits and leave. (See our Employee Benefits Section 8 of this Handbook for information about who is entitled to benefits and leave.)

Part-time Employees - Employees who work an average of less than 30 weekly hours are part-time employees. Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Full-time Employees – Employees who work an average of 30 or more weekly hours over an 112 day period (16 weeks, 8 pay periods) are classified as full-time, and may become eligible for benefits outlined in Section 8 of this Handbook.

Full-time hours are not guaranteed, and full-time employees must maintain an average of 30 weekly hours over an 112 day period to maintain eligibility for full-time benefits.

If your average weekly hours for the previous 112 days fall below 30 hours, your eligibility for full-time benefits will end, and you will revert back to part-time status.