New PT and/or Job-Share Positions
LC
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Due to budget constraints we are changing some of our FT positions to PT or job-share positons for new hires. We are also creating a lot of new PT postions. I am currently in a debate with department heads concerning starting pay. We have lower rates established for PT with very limited benefits. We pay at the FT rate for a job-share. We consider it a job-share if two workers split the FT job and make sure the shift is always covered and communicate with each other so all work flows smoothly. This is not required for PT. PT and job-share receive the same limited benefits. Department heads are wanting to start PT at the same rate as FT. I don't think this is a good idea for several reason, but would like to see some increased benefits for job-share. I am interested in other practices and/or opinions on this matter.
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Everything else is prorated as a percentage of the full-time amount. They are also exempt and are paid according to their schedule. If they are working 5 half days (50%), we pay 50% of the full-time pay for that position. They still receive contributions to their 401K using their salary and they get their vacation and sick time based on their work week.
I hope this gives you some ideas that might help.