For purposes of this handbook, all Proficient Auto Transport, Inc. employees fall within one of the classifications below.

Full-Time Employees – Employees who regularly work at least 30 hours per week who were not hired on a short-term basis. Generally, these employees are eligible for the full benefits package, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of each benefits program.

Part-Time Employees – Employees who are not in a temporary status and who are regularly scheduled to work less than the full-time schedule of 30 hours each week. Regular, part-time employees may be eligible for some of the benefits offered by the company subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of each benefits program.

Temporary, full time: Employees who are hired as interim replacements to temporarily supplement the workforce or to assist in the completion of a specific project and who are temporarily scheduled to work the company’s full-time schedule for a limited duration. Employment beyond any initially stated period does not in any way imply a change in employment status.

Temporary, part time: Employees who are hired as interim replacements to temporarily supplement the workforce or to assist in the completion of a specific project and who are temporarily scheduled to work less than the company’s full-time schedule for a limited duration. Employment beyond any initially stated period does not in any way imply a change in employment status.

In addition to the above classifications, employees are categorized as either “exempt” or “non-exempt” for purposes of federal and state wage and hour laws. Employees classified as exempt do not receive overtime pay; they generally receive the same weekly salary regardless of hours worked. Such salary may be paid less frequently than weekly. The employee will be informed of these classifications upon hire and informed of any subsequent changes to the classifications.