Exception to Recruitment - Short Term Exceptions
Last Updated: April 3, 2026 8:27:02 AM PDT
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Find information for supervisors regarding short term exceptions to hire a limited appointment
Read details below on the different types of exception:
Short Term Exceptions
An appointment on a temporary basis permissible by policy. To initiate an exception, the appointment must meet one of the following conditions:
- The appointment is 40% or less, fixed or variable, with an expected duration of 12 months or less.
- The appointment is 41% to 100% of time, fixed or variable, with an expected duration of 150 calendar days or less.
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A classified job description must be sent to HR and posted to the Job Description Library for any appointment that exceeds 5 months in duration.
To request an extension of a current limited appointment, please send an email to your designated Talent Advisor with the following information:
- Requisition number
- Employee name and id number
- Extension period
- If the appointment time is greater than 5 month, a job description number is also required
- Current number of Limited Hours Career as shown in the Person Organizational Summary
- Path: PeopleSoft Menu > Workforce Administration > Person Organizational Summary
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