Georgia College and State University
TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT
The University System of Georgia includes four types of employment for all employees as follows:
- Regular: Employees who are employed for a continuous period that is expected to exceed six (6) calendar months shall be known as “regular” employees. Regular positions with a work commitment of half-time or greater are benefits eligible.
- Regular – Limited Term: Employees who are employed for a continuous period that is expected to exceed six (6) calendar months but whose positions are intended to have a limited term not to exceed three (3) years shall be known as “Regular -Limited Term.” This status may be used for situations where funding for the position is covered by sponsored or other non-state sources or allocated for a limited term as in the case of special projects and where employment is generally not intended to continue following the initial limited term period. Regular – limited term positions with a work commitment of half-time or greater are benefits eligible.
- Temporary: Employees who are not employed as “regular” employees are “temporary” employees. Institutions may hire temporary employees directly or may elect to obtain the services of temporary employees through outside organizations that provide temporary services. It is recommended that all temporary employees are processed through human resources to maintain compliance with state, federal and Board of Regents policies. Temporary employees paid through the institution shall be employed for a period no longer than six (6) calendar months; however, such temporary employment may be extended up to an additional six (6) months if the appropriate employing supervisor or department head needs the services of that individual subject to the approval of the human resources office. Once an individual has served as a “temporary” employee on payroll for a twelve (12) month period he/shall not thereafter be employed as a “temporary” employee until a period of thirty (30) calendar days has elapsed. Temporary positions are not benefits eligible. When an institution elects to use a temporary agency to secure the services of temporary employees, the institution is expected to use the temporary agencies designated by the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) and shall employ such individuals in compliance with DOAS regulations.
- Temporary – Occasional: Occasional employees are a subcategory of temporary. An individual with an “occasional” appointment works sporadically, but might work on a recurring basis, as needed, over a period longer than six (6) months. These individuals may work full-time or part-time for brief periods, but their total FTE over the course of a year should not exceed 49% of the time. Occasional positions are not benefits eligible.
- Temporary – Occasional: Occasional employees are a subcategory of temporary. An individual with an “occasional” appointment works sporadically, but might work on a recurring basis, as needed, over a period longer than six (6) months. These individuals may work full-time or part-time for brief periods, but their total FTE over the course of a year should not exceed 49% of the time. Occasional positions are not benefits eligible.
- Student Employees - All student employees shall be and are classified as “temporary”, and employment of student assistants shall not be subject to the re-employment restriction outlined in sections 3 above. See the policy on position classification for additional information on student employees.