Employment Categories

It is the intent of SWVEMS 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 SWVEMS.

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 SWVEMS 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 an introductory status and who are regularly scheduled to work SWVEMS's full-time schedule of 40 hours/week. Generally, they are eligible for SWVEMS's benefit package, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefit program.

REGULAR PART-TIME employees are those who are not in an introductory status and who work less than the full-time work schedule. While regular part-time employees receive all legally mandated benefits (such as Social Security and workers' compensation insurance), they are ineligible for all of SWVEMS's other benefit programs.

INTRODUCTORY employees are those whose performance is being evaluated to determine whether further employment in a specific position or with SWVEMS is appropriate. Employees who satisfactorily complete the introductory period will be notified of their new employment classification. The introductory period for all SWVEMS employees is 180 days.

Policy No.  201  Issued  5/1/2007  Applicable  5/1/2007