HR Policies : Definitions of Appointment (Work Status) Terms
| TERMS | DEFINITIONS |
|
Regular Appointment |
An appointment to a position of least 20 hours per week with an expected duration of at least six months |
| Indefinite appointment | A regular appointment without a specified ending date |
| Term appointment | A regular appointment with an ending date specified at the time of appointment |
| Temporary Appointment | An appointment to a position of at least 20 hours per week with an expected duration of less than six months. |
| Casual Appointment | An appointment to a position of less that 20 hours per week |
| Full Time | A position of at least 35 hours per week. May apply to regular or temporary appointments. |
| Part-Time | A position of less than 35 and more than 20 hours per week. May apply to regular or temporary appointments. |