Employment Categories It is the intent of Spelman to clarify the definitions of employment classifications so that employees understand their employment status and benefit eligibility. These classifications do not guarantee employment for any specified period of time. Accordingly, the right to terminate the employment relationship at will at any time is retained by both the employee and Spelman. Each employee is designated as either NONEXEMPT or EXEMPT from federal and state wage and hour laws. NONEXEMPT employees are entitled to overtime pay under the specific provisions of federal and state laws. EXEMPT employees are excluded from specific provisions of federal and state wage and hour laws. An employee's EXEMPT or NONEXEMPT classification may be changed upon written notification by Spelman management. In addition to the above categories, each employee will belong to one other employment category: Regular Full-time Employees Those who are not in a temporary or introductory status and who are regularly scheduled to work Spelman's full-time schedule. This schedule requires a minimum of 35 hours per week. Generally, they are eligible for Spelman's benefit package, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefit program. Regular Part-time Employees Those who are not assigned to a temporary or introductory status and who are regularly scheduled to work less than the full-time work schedule, but at least 17 1/2 hours per week. Regular part-time employees are eligible for some benefits sponsored by Spelman, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefit program. Non-Regular Part-time Employees Those who are not assigned to a temporary status and who are regularly scheduled to work less than 17 1/2 hours per week, or have no regularly scheduled number of work hours per week. Depending on the position, these employees may also work on an as needed basis and are not eligible for benefits sponsored by Spelman. Temporary Employees Those who are hired as interim replacements, to temporarily supplement the work force, or to assist in the completion of a specific project. Employment assignments in this category are of a limited duration. Employment beyond any initially stated period does not in any way imply a change in employment status. Temporary employees retain that status unless and until notified of a change. While temporary employees receive all legally mandated benefits (such as workers' compensation insurance and Social Security), they are ineligible for all of Spelman's other benefit programs. Staff employees are generally twelve-month employees, but some are ten-month employees. Please direct questions regarding your classification to the Office of Human Resources or your manager. Policy No.  201  Effective Date:  9/1/2000  Revision Date:  6/1/2002