The categories cannot be combined. Use the rule for the category that applies to the employee. Those who work at least half time per month and are expected to be employed for more than six months.
Coverage begins on the first day of the month following the date of employment.
If the date of employment is the first working day of the month, coverage begins on the date of employment. We call Departments and ask about expected appointment extensions for employees in this category. Those who work at least half-time per month and are expected to be employed for no more than six months. If the employee does work more than six months at half time or more, coverage begins on the first day of the seventh month following the date of employment. This group is the temporary hourly employee.