Temporary employment is not clearly defined in the North Dakota Century Code.
Temporary employees perform work that usually is limited in duration.
Temporary employees normally do not receive benefits such as annual leave, sick leave, and health insurance. However, temporary employees may participate in the retirement plan and health and life insurances at their own expense. The hours temporary employees work may vary considerably. Temporary employees who become regular full-time employees are given credit for their temporary service for the purpose of determining their annual leave accrual date. The appointing authority should advise a new temporary employee of the anticipated length of employment.