Part-Time Employee: An individual who continually works less than 40 hours per week (standard workweek hours are based on individual employer policy, therefore, a 40-hour workweek is only a guideline; this number could be higher or lower).

 

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Internal Temporary Pool Employee: A pool of former employees who are called upon and hired to fill temporary staffing needs on an as-needed basis.

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Gold-Collar Employee: The term used to describe individuals such as scientists, engineers and other highly skilled employees who are in high demand and short supply.

Exempt Employees: Employees who meet one of the FLSA exemption tests and who are paid on a fixed salary basis and not entitled to overtime.

Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP): A voluntary health insurance program administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for federal employees, retirees, and their dependents and survivors.

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Nonexempt Employee: An employee who does not meet any one of the Fair Labor Standards Act exemption tests and is paid on an hourly basis and covered by wage and hour laws regarding hours worked, overtime pay, etc.