Policy on Temporary Non-Student Employees
Policy Number: 410Human Resources
The permanent link for this policy is: https://policies.northeastern.edu/policy410/
I. Purpose and Scope
On occasion, managers may seek to hire a temporary employee to work on a specific short-term project, job or assignment. This policy sets forth the hiring parameters for such temporary employees.
II. Definitions
For purposes of this policy,
A temporary employee is a part-time, non-benefits eligible employee hired for a specific short-term project, job, or assignment. Students cannot be hired as temporary employees.
III. Policy
Temporary employees who are hired to work on a specific short-term project, job or assignment should not exceed a maximum of six months in one calendar year unless approved by a Senior Vice President.
IV. Additional Information
Individual departments are responsible for, hiring and managing temporary employees including conducting reference checks and verifying employment history, and following all other applicable university policies.
Related Policies
Related Procedures
N/A
Supersedes
Temporary Employee Policy and Procedure
Keywords
Temporary Employee; Temporary Non-Student
Version History
Last Revision Date: December 1, 2022
Issued: January 1, 2005