As a rule, the Institute prefers to hire regular employees* to fill its staffing needs. However, in some instances, the use of temporary employees for limited periods is an appropriate answer to business needs. For example, such employees may be needed to fill short-term job assignments or manage periods of heavy workloads. These temporary employees may not work more than 800 hours in any twelve-month period.

Temporary employees must be supervised by regular, full-time Institute employees. Temporary employees on the Institute's payroll are paid on an hourly basis and must complete bi-weekly timesheets to be signed by their supervisor. Benefits for temporary employees are limited to state-mandated benefits, such as temporary disability, workers' compensation and unemployment compensation. Temporary employees are not eligible for vacation, paid sick leave, or other leaves of absences.

Temporary employees who work for a temporary employment agency may be entitled to some benefits through their agency, but are not eligible for any benefits through the Institute. Temporary agency employees complete payroll forms and time cards provided by their agency. The Institute supervisor must sign the time cards for these employees and submit a copy of the signed time card to Human Resources so that the agency's invoice can be paid.

In the event that a department needs the help of temporary employees, the person responsible for filling the hiring need should contact Human Resources for assistance with the hiring process. Candidates for temporary positions must be informed that the job is temporary. Upon commencing work at the Institute, all temporary employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, appropriate payroll documentation, and a work permit if under age 18.

*Regular employees are defined as those in established positions of the Institute with no time limit placed on the term of their employment and who are eligible for benefits based on their full-time (35 to 40 hours per week) or part-time (25 to 34 hours per week) schedule.