Employment Categories

It is the intent of WVEMS 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 WVEMS.

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 only upon written notification by WVEMS management.

In addition to the above categories, each employee will belong to one other employment category:

REGULAR FULL-TIME employees are those who are not in a temporary or introductory status and who are regularly scheduled to work WVEMS's full-time schedule of 40 hours or more per week. Generally, they are eligible for WVEMS's benefit package, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefit program.

PART-TIME employees are those who are not assigned to a temporary or introductory status and who are regularly scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week. Part-time employees are ineligible for benefits except those mandated by federal or state law, such as Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Benefits, and the Affordable Health Care Act. Under the Affordable Health Care Act, part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week will be eligible for group health insurance.

INTRODUCTORY employees are those whose performance is being evaluated to determine whether further employment in a specific position or with WVEMS is appropriate. Employees who satisfactorily complete the introductory period will be notified of their new employment classification.

TEMPORARY OR CONTRACTUAL employees are those who are hired as interim replacements, to temporarily supplement the work force, or to assist in the completion of a specific project, contract, or MOU. 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 WVEMS's other benefit programs unless specifically agreed to prior to employment in this category, or by amendment to the employment agreement or employment contract.

Policy No.  2.01  Issued  1/1/2019  Applicable  12/13/2018