Temporary Employees
Benefits
Temporary employees hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2015, who work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for health insurance. Eligible employees will be notified by the Benefits Service Center and offered coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
Notification will be provided within 30 days of the date eligibility is determined and will include detailed information, an enrollment guide, and a Uniform Summary of Benefits and Coverage.
For a complete list of available benefit options, including supplemental retirement plans, please contact the Benefits Service Center for assistance.
Timekeeping
Timekeeping for temporary employee is recorded through Web Time Entry or PIRATEtime. Timesheets for Web Time Entry are entered through PiratePort. To access your timecard, go to PiratePort, enter your PirateID and Passphrase. Next click on Banner Self-Service, and then click timesheets. Typical time sheets should be completed in two-week increments. The timesheet should be turned in no later than one day after the regular scheduled pay day. For example, if ECU is paid on January 15th, the timesheet should be turned in to the appropriate supervisor on January 16th. To record timekeeping to PIRATEtime, enter your PirateID and Passphrase, and click the icon labeled “record time stamp to record your time”. Please check with your department about how time keeping is recorded.
Parking
All temporary employees are given a temporary parking pass on or before the start date of their assignment. The temporary parking pass is valid for two weeks. After the two weeks has expired, please go to Parking and Transportation to purchase a parking pass. Currently, the parking pass is $5 a day or $20 a month for a B Zone permit.
Holiday Schedule/Campus Closings
The work schedule follows the holiday/closing schedule for the University. Temporary employees are not paid for University holidays or closings. During adverse weather conditions, temporary employees are advised to contact their supervisor(s) to determine whether the University will be open or closed. If open, employees will need to discuss whether reporting to work is required and/or possible based on weather conditions. Temporary employees are not paid for hours not worked during periods of adverse weather.