For TRS purposes, temporary employment is when the total length of the employment is expected to last less than four and one-half months. If a person’s total employment meets or exceeds four and one-half months, then the employee cannot be classified as a temporary employee.
Employment that is sporadic, seasonal or irregular but is expected to take place over the entire fiscal year without meeting one-half time or more of the position’s full time equivalent, should be categorized as “Less than Half Time” rather than “Temporary”.
However, if the employment type changes or the employee meets or exceeds half-time employment for a period of four and one-half months in the fiscal year, then they would need to be reclassified as TRS eligible going forward.
If a person is expected to be employed in any capacity for four and one-half months or longer, they should not be classified as a temporary employee for TRS reporting purposes.