5.7.1 Benefit Eligibility Categories
Specific categories are used when determining eligibility for certain benefits.
Introductory Period
All
new regular full-time and part-time employees and/or those transferred
or promoted to a new position have an introductory period of 90 calendar
days. An introductory period employee may be granted an extension of one to
three months if more time is needed to evaluate the employee's
performance. Some positions may require a longer introductory period due
to the nature of the responsibilities involved. The purpose of the
introductory period is to assess the employee's performance and ability
to carry out the requirements of the position. It also enables the
employee and employer to determine whether to continue the employee's
employment.
Eligibility for some benefits requires completion of the introductory period or other preconditions (e.g., family and medical leave), while eligibility for other benefits (e.g., health insurance) may commence prior to the completion of the introductory period. For eligibility questions, contact either the Human Resources Department or the Insurance Department.
Regular Full-Time Employees
Schedules for regular full-time employees vary throughout the archdiocese, including 35, 37.5, and 40 hours per week, depending on the needs of the location. Regular
full-time employees are scheduled to work at least 35 hours per
week, have satisfactorily completed the introductory period, and are
eligible for all applicable employee benefits, which are:
Regular Part-Time Employees
Regular
part-time employees are scheduled to work at least 20 hours but fewer
than 35 hours per week, and have satisfactorily completed the
introductory period.
Regular part-time employees who work at least
20 hours per week are entitled to the following benefits:
Note: Regular, part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work between 30-35 hours per week at one or more archdiocesan locations are eligible to participate in the medical, dental, or vision insurance
plans.,
Other Part-Time Employees
Other
part-time employees work fewer than 20 hours per week or do not work on
a regular, ongoing basis. They are eligible only for those benefits
required by law, such as sick pay, workers' compensation and Social Security.
Occasional and Temporary Employees
Occasional and temporary employees are not eligible for benefits other than those required by law, such as sick pay, workers' compensation and Social Security.