Summer is almost upon us, bringing with it the annual influx of seasonally hired non-student temporary employees (NSTE). As a reminder, NSTEs hired by WSU on a recurring seasonal basis may be eligible for PEBB employer-paid benefits.
HRS is made aware of seasonal NSTE appointments two ways.
- Via the TEMPS system: If an appointment is designated as “seasonal”, reflects a work period of 3-11 months, and is expected to average at least 20 hours per week, the NSTE will be offered benefits upon their initial hire.
- Via work pattern monitoring: If an NSTE worked for WSU last year and has returned during the same or similar time frame (season) to perform the same or similar work, they’ll be offered benefits at the beginning of their second season.
In the event a department knows they will be rehiring a NSTE this year who also worked for them last spring/summer, please notify HRS Benefits, and mark “seasonal” when setting up the appointment.
Information regarding NSTE benefits eligibility, how WSU views employees who may be students during a portion of the year, and helpful FAQs are available here.
Notification and questions can be directed to HRS Benefits at (509)335-1759 or hrs@wsu.edu.
