How are temporary employees paid?
All temporary employees are classified as non-exempt, hourly employees; therefore, they must receive payment for overtime hours. A temporary employee that physically works beyond 40 hours in a Monday through Sunday work week must be compensated at a one and a half times their hourly rate for all hours above 40 in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Pay for temporary employees performing the job of a permanent classification shouldl be at a rate equal to the entry level of the corresponding classified position.
