The other four hours will comprise the beginning of the second workweek. As long as the appointment is for at least half- time and has an 'indefinite' ending date, the position is still considered to be 'career' rather than 'casual'. This period of time when an employee does not work is called a furlough. As long as the furlough period is no longer than three months each year, employees retain career status and benefits. Additionally, employees can choose to have paychecks spread out over twelve months if they wish.
Employee works full-time during the academic year, but is furloughed during the summer break.
The employee works a set number of hours per week, but the days may vary from week to week. There is, however, another type of variable work arrangement that involves flexibility in location, called telecommuting. Telecommuting is defined as a work arrangement in which some or all of the work is performed at an off-campus work site such as the home or in office space near home. Communication may be by phone, modem, fax, and pager. Equipment may be owned and maintained by the employee or by the University.