Temporary Employees FAQs
Questions related to temporary/variable hour employees’ eligibilities.
Are temporary/variable hour employees eligible to apply for jobs posted as department or NAU only? Accordion Closed
No. Temporary/variable hour employees are not eligible for applying for department or NAU only postings.
What types of paid time off are temporary/variable hour employees eligible for? Accordion Closed
Temporary/variable hour employees are not eligible for emergency leave, paid vacation leave, or paid sick leave.
Do temporary/variable hour employees receive healthcare insurance benefits? Accordion Closed
No. Temporary/variable hour employees are not eligible for healthcare insurance benefits; however, they can enroll in supplemental retirement plans.
Are temporary/variable hour employees eligible for primary retirement plans? Accordion Closed
Yes. Temporary/variable hour employees may be subject to Arizona State Retirement System participation if they work 20 hours per week for 20 weeks or more in a fiscal year.
Questions related to temporary/variable hour employment procedures and expectations.
What types of employment procedures are temporary/variable hour employees subject to? Accordion Closed
Temporary/variable hour employees may be subject to background investigations prior to employment with NAU.
Should temporary/variable hour employees promote safety? Accordion Closed
Yes. Temporary/variable hour employees are expected to promote safety for other variable hour employees, students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Can temporary/variable hour employees use the university property for personal use? Accordion Closed
No. All employees are expected to use any university property strictly for University business.