Part-time employee definition
1.
Part-time employment is limited to no more than
25 hours per week.
2.
Adjuncts (part-time instructors) with course
assignments equal to a maximum of 108 task
points per academic year which may be a
combination of credit, non-credit and/or
vocational points.
3.
Temporary part-time employment
* a position designated as temporary
* no benefits are accumulated
* appointments on a semester-by semester
basis established by departmental needs
Part-Time Employee Rights

Work in an environment free of harassment and
discrimination

Correct pay for the hours worked

Receive professional treatment by their managers

Managers who adhere to College work rules and the law
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Clear description of their job responsibilities
Work Week

Part-time employment is limited to no more than 25 hours
per week.

College guidelines preclude part-time employees from
working in excess of 25 hours per week college-wide in
combined part-time assignments.

May be hired on part-time basis in addition to a full-time
assignment.
Work Week
Breaks

For each four (4) hours of work, entitled to one-half (½)
hour break.
Overtime

Exceptional circumstances

Hours worked over 40 hours per week paid at 1.5 times the
regular hourly rate (or time and a half)
Leaves
Part-time employees are not eligible for:

Paid Vacation leave

Paid Sick leave

Paid Sick leave pool

Extended personal leave without pay beyond ninety
(90) calendar days
Policy II-30
Personal Leaves of Absence
Part-time employees may be granted unpaid leave through the
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for up to 12 weeks in any 12 month
period providing they meet the following:
Eligibility

Completion of 1,250 hours of work in the 12 months
preceding the date on which the leave commences.

Employed for at least 12 months (not necessarily
consecutive)
Criteria

Illness, or illness of a family member. Pregnancy,
adoption, childbirth or related medical reasons.
Limitations

One in a 12-month period.
Procedure 2650
Unemployment Compensation Claims
The College will contest claims of former employees who:
 resign voluntarily
 are terminated for misconduct (e.g. intentional violation of
College policies and procedures)
 are terminated for cause (e.g. poor job performance)
The College will not contest claims of former employees who are
affected by College-initiated staff reductions
Policy II-83
All personnel: worker‘s compensation law
Florida Statutes, Chapter 440

All employees are entitled to certain compensation and medical
benefits when injured in the course and scope of their duties.

Part-time employees shall be entitled to only those compensation
and medical benefits for injury or death arising out of and during
the course of employment as authorized in Chapter 440 and the
Worker’s Compensation Act.

Injuries should be reported to the employee’s supervisor and
Campus Public Safety immediately.

Injuries are reported by Campus Public Safety to the College
Risk Management office within 24 hours.
PROCEDURE 2508
ADMINISTRATIVE/TEMPORARY DUTY
LEAVE FOR COURT APPEARANCES

Authorized by the President and initiated by the
administration (court appearances, depositions, etc.)

For the benefit of the College

At regular pay

With travel expenses

Employee turns over to College fees received from the
court
. . . IT’S WRONG AND
IT’S AGAINST THE LAW
1.
Discrimination based on protected class status will not be
tolerated.
2.
Such discrimination on the basis of sex is a violation of:
a. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended in 1972
b. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
c. College Policy I-21: Equal Access/Equal
Opportunity
d. College Procedure 1665: Discrimination and
Harassment Grievance Process
e. Civil Rights Act of 1991
f.
Other State and Federal laws
. . . IT’S WRONG AND
IT’S AGAINST THE LAW
1.
Such conduct constitutes cause for
disciplinary action up to and
including termination.
2.
The College prohibits retaliation
against individuals who report
incidents of discrimination.
Examples of sexual harassment

Stalking

Assault

Sexually suggestive gestures/comments
Examples of sexual harassment

Kidding, teasing and joking of a sexual nature

Unsolicited, unwelcome flirtation, touching,
compliments

Displaying of objects or pictures of a sexual
nature
Examples of sexual harassment

Sexually suggestive profanity

Sexual advances

Requests for sexual favors, implied or explicit,
verbal or physical
Disciplinary And Corrective Action
Part-Time Employee Work Rules
1.
Document (behavior, lateness, absentees, and
incompetence, insubordination)
2.
Possible progressive disciplinary actions
• verbal counseling
• written counseling
• written reprimand
• suspension
• termination
3.
Assists College’s response to litigation, discrimination
complaints and Unemployment Compensation Claims
Grounds for Immediate Termination

Insubordination

Falsification of time cards or time sheets

Committing acts of violence – fighting,
immoral conduct on College premises
Grounds for Immediate Termination

Sleeping during assigned work hours
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Gambling or other games of chance
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Loaning/duplication of College keys
Grounds for Immediate Termination

Possession of firearms, weapons on College
premises

Criminal, dishonest, or immoral conduct outside
the College

Falsification of personnel, medical or other records;
omission of pertinent facts or giving false testimony
Grounds for Immediate Termination

Theft and pilferage: Unauthorized removal or
possession of property belonging to or in the care of
the College.

Conflict of interest: Use of official position for personal gain
or personal advantage.

Manipulation of computer data
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SERVICE TEAM
Ms. Bettie H. Thompson
Associate Vice Provost Human Resources
Email: bthompso@mdc.edu
Fax: 305-237-0946
Mr. Clive R. Bridges
Employee Relations Officer
Email: cbridges@mdc.edu
Fax: 305-237-2513
Ms. Sylvia Willin
Employee Relations Officer
Email: swillin@mdc.edu
Fax: 305-237-2068
Ms. Susan Diaz
Employee Relations Officer
Email: sdiaz10@mdc.edu
Fax: 305-237-2928
Ext. 70291
Ext. 70290
Ext. 70266
Ext. 70217
Equal Employment Opportunity service team
Ms. Joy Ruff
Director
Email: jruff@mdc.edu
Fax: 305-237-0943
Ms. Cindy Lau Evans
Manager
Email: clauevan@mdc.edu
Fax: 305-237-2831
Ext. 70269
Ext. 70288