Common use of Part-Time (Temporary) Clause in Contracts

Part-Time (Temporary). An employee hired part-time on a monthly rate of pay to perform work of a temporary nature in connection with a specific project, projects, work overload or seasonal peaks for a period of less than six months or other situations mutually agreed by the Parties. Part-time temporary employees will work according to an assigned schedule but will not work more than 30 hours per week. Services of temporary staff employees may be terminated by giving or receiving one weeks’ notice. The employee will participate in Benefit Plans in accordance with Article 21. Annual vacation entitlements and sick leave entitlements shall be prorated on the basis of time worked. Statutory holiday pay shall be paid each pay period on the basis of the appropriate percentage of gross earnings for that pay period. Part-time temporary employees shall not be entitled to Reduced Work Week Leave provisions as provided in Article 10 of the Agreement but will be entitled to 6.52% of straight time base rate biweekly earnings as defined in Subsection 10.01 (f) paid on a biweekly basis in lieu of Reduced Work Week Leave. Part-time temporary employees shall progress through salary steps on the basis of accumulated service.