SECTION 2

DEFINITIONS OF EMPLOYEES STATUS

“EMPLOYEES” DEFINED

An “employee” of [Company Name] is a person who regularly works for [Company Name] on a wage or salary basis. “Employees” may include exempt, non-exempt, regular full-time, regular part-time, and temporary persons, and others employed with the Company who are subject to the control and direction of [Company Name] in the performance of their duties.

EXEMPT

(Note: The FLSA is the federal labor law that covers minimum wage provisions, overtime pay, the Equal Pay Act, child labor laws, and other employment laws. http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/index.htm)

Employees whose positions meet specific criteria established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and who are exempt from overtime pay requirements.

REGULAR FULL-TIME

(WorkplaceToolbox recommends a 90-day probationary period for new employees. Your health insurance provider's plan usually specifies the number of hours per week an employee must work in order to be given full-time status. In most cases, 35 hours per week is considered full-time employment. Check with your insurance provider to be sure.)

Employees who have completed the [90-day] probationary period and who are regularly scheduled to work [35] or more hours per week. Generally, they are eligible for the Company’s benefit package, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefit program.

REGULAR PART-TIME

(WorkplaceToolbox recommends a 90-day probationary period.)

Employees who have completed the [90-day] probationary period and who are regularly scheduled to work less than [35] hours per week. [Regular part-time employees are eligible for some benefits sponsored by the Company, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefit program.]

PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR NEW EMPLOYEES

A new employee whose performance is being evaluated to determine whether further employment in a specific position or with [Company Name] is appropriate. When an employee completes the probationary period, the employee will be notified of his/her new status with [Company Name].

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