Employment Categories

It is the intent of Lakeland 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 and do not alter in any way an employee?s at-will employment status.

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 Lakeland management.

In addition to designation as an EXEMPT or NONEXEMPT employee, each employee will also belong to one of the following six (6) employment categories:

REGULAR FULL-TIME employees are those who are not in a temporary or introductory employment status and who are regularly scheduled to work at least forty (40) hours per week. Generally, REGULAR FULL-TIME employees are eligible for Lakeland's benefit package, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefit program.

REGULAR PART-TIME employees are those who are not assigned to a temporary or introductory employment status and who are regularly scheduled to work less than forty (40) hours but at least thirty (30) hours per week. Regular part-time employees are eligible for some benefits sponsored by Lakeland, 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 employment status and who are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week. Part-time employees are eligible for some benefits sponsored by Lakeland, subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefit program.

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

TEMPORARY employees are those who are hired as interim replacements to temporarily supplement the workforce 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 Lakeland's other benefit programs .

SUBSTITUTE employees are those who have established an employment relationship with Lakeland but who are assigned to work on an intermittent and/or unpredictable basis. While they receive all legally mandated benefits (such as workers' compensation insurance and Social Security), they are ineligible for all of Lakeland's other benefit programs

If an employee has any questions regarding his or her employment status, he or she should consult with the Administrative Services Manager.

Policy No.  201  Issued  10/1/2002  Applicable  8/8/2002