The University defines exempt and non-exempt employees in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and otherwise is subject to the requirements of the FLSA and applicable state wage and hour laws.
Employees of the University are further classified for administrative purposes, such as the administration of fringe benefits like paid vacation or holidays. These classifications do not determine eligibility for participation in the University’s group health plan. Eligibility for participation in the University’s group health plan is governed by the terms of the plan documents as well as applicable law. To obtain a copy of the Summary Plan Description or to discuss eligibility to participate in the University’s group health plan, please contact Human Resources.
The following classifications are used throughout this Handbook:
- Exempt employees’ job assignments meet specific tests established by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state law and are exempt from minimum wage and/or overtime pay requirements.
- Non-exempt employees’ job positions do not meet FLSA or applicable state exemption tests and are not exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Non-exempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay as required by applicable state law.
Employment categories include:
- Full-Time employees work thirty (30) hours or more per week.
- Part-Time Benefit Eligible employees work twenty (20) to twenty-nine (29) hours per week.
- Part-Time employees work less than twenty (20) hours per week.
- Temporary employees are either full-time or part-time of a specific duration whose hours total less than 1,000 hours within twelve (12) consecutive months of employment.
- Adjunct employees work part-time on an as-needed basis to teach courses or perform other instruction for students.
- Faculty are full- and part-time employees regularly engaged in teaching activities. The Rank and Promotions Committee recommends faculty rank of the faculty member to the Provost based on qualifications as outlined in the Faculty Handbook. Ranks include Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor.