General information
- FTE is calculated by dividing the weekly hours by 40. E.g., a 20 hour work week is 0.5 FTE (20/40=0.5 FTE).
- FTE changes are NOT allowed within the first six months of a position following open recruitment unless specifically noted in the posting
- Employee Requested vs. Employer Requested
- Employee requested FTE increases or decreases are allowed with supervisor approval (be sure to review possible benefit impacts)
- Employer requested FTE increases are allowed with proper advanced notice if based on business needs (consult with CALS HR)
- Employer requested FTE decreases are generally NOT allowed – this may be a layoff situation (consult with CALS HR)
Submission of change request
- Units shall provide request with all relevant details via email to CALS HR. Details include:
- Current and proposed FTE
- Effective date
- End date (if temporary)
- Whether the request is being made by the employee or the employer (provide documented agreement if possible)
- Short explanation about why the change is being requested
- Processed via JEMS Job Change
- Note: CALS HR will draft appointment change confirmation letter