Benefits of Limited Term Employment
Limited Term Employment can provide valuable work experience in a specific field of interest. The experience gained in these positions can be a valuable career development tool, and often provides participants with the training and experience that may be helpful in applying for a full-time position with the State of Wisconsin.
Since these positions are considered temporary, they do not lead to permanent status and are not eligible for some fringe benefits. In accordance with s. 230.26(4), Wis. Stats., fringe benefits specifically authorized by statutes, with the exception of worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation, group insurance, retirement and social security coverage, are denied to LTEs. Limited Term Employees do not qualify for tenure, vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, performance awards or the right to compete as permissive (internal transfer) candidates for permanent positions.
Requirements of Limited Term Employment
- Applicants must be a resident of Wisconsin at the time of application. s.230.03(12), Wis. Stats., defines a resident for recruitment purposes as a person who:
- Has established a residence (defined as the place where the person's habitation is fixed, without any present intent to move and to which, when absent, the person intends to return) in the state not less than 10 days earlier;
- Has resided in this state for not less than a total of one year out of the immediately preceding 5 years;
- Is eligible to register to vote in this state; or
- Is the spouse or minor child of a person meeting the requirements above.
- LTEs cannot work more than 1039 hours in a 12-month term.
- Employees cannot recommend or hire, immediate family members.
- Annuitants (retirees receiving WRS benefits), must have a 75-day break in employment before being considered for limited term employment.
- The policy of the State of Wisconsin as an employer is to employ or continue to employ only persons who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applying for Limited Term Employment
Limited term employment opportunities are available as a category under Search by Career: Temporary Positions. To inquire about additional Limited Term Employment opportunities, please contact the human resources staff listed at each department directly. Click here for the list of state agencies.