what is limited recruitment

Limited recruitment refers to the process of hiring employees into limited assignments to meet temporary and project-focused needs. These appointments can be of any length and can be posted through the standard job opening process. Limited appointees have the right to convert to career status after 1,000 hours of service, and the University is obligated to ensure that hiring practices remain fair, open, and non-discriminatory. If a departments temporary staffing need is for more than 900 hours in a 12-month period, a limited appointment may still be appropriate, but a full recruitment must be conducted using the normal hire approval process. The rules regarding the hiring of limited appointees can be complex, and departments should seek guidance from their Employee Relations Consultant or from Employment Services to ensure compliance with all University policies and contractual union agreements.