A.
It is the intent of the Township 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 the municipality.
B.
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 the Township Committee.
C.
In addition to the above categories, each employee will belong to
one other employment category:
(1)
Regular full-time employees are those who are not in temporary or
introductory status and who are regularly scheduled to work a full-time
schedule. Generally, they are eligible for the Township's benefit
package, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each
benefit program;
(2)
Introductory employees are those whose performance is being evaluated
to determine whether further employment in specific position or with
the municipality is appropriate. Employees who satisfactorily complete
the introductory period will notified of their new employment classification;
(3)
Temporary employees are those who are hired as interim replacements
or seasonally to temporarily supplement the work force or to assist
in the completion of specific project. Employment assignments in this
category are of limited duration. Employment beyond any initially
stated period does not in any way imply change in employment status.
Temporary employees retain that status unless and until notified of
change. While temporary employees receive all legally mandated benefits
(such as workers' compensation insurance and social security), they
are ineligible for all of the Township's other benefit programs;
(4)
Regular part-time employees are those who are hired on an annual
basis and who are regularly scheduled to work less than 25 hours per
week. Regular part-time employees are not eligible for health benefits
but are eligible for all legally mandated benefits such as worker's
compensation insurance and social security. Such employees are not
eligible for overtime compensation for working hours in excess of
their normal workday or week, and are not eligible for paid vacation,
sick days, holidays, or longevity. Regular part-time employees are
paid for hours worked only.
It is the responsibility of each employee to promptly notify
the Township of any changes in personal data. Personal mailing addresses,
telephone numbers, number and names of dependents, individuals to
be contacted in the event of an emergency, educational accomplishments,
and other such status reports should be accurate and current at all
times. If any personal data has changed, employee must notify both
the Chief Financial Officer and Township Clerk.
The Township relies upon the accuracy of information contained
in the employment application, as well as the accuracy of other data
presented throughout the hiring process and employment. Any misrepresentations,
falsifications, or material omissions in any of this information or
data may result in the Township's exclusion of the individual from
further consideration for employment or, if the person has been hired,
termination of employment.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Section 2.108.160 of the 2002 Code,
Introductory period, and Section 2.108.170, Performance assessment
review, which immediately followed this section, were repealed 12-8-2011.
