Work Schedules

The normal work schedule for Wilkes University full-time employees is a minimum of 7 hours a day, 5days/35 hours a week, Monday through Friday. The normal work day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m., with a 60 minute meal period (See Meal Period Policy #506).

Specific positions and offices (e.g. Public Safety Officers, Facilities Services Staff, Technology Staff) may require different staffing needs and operational demands that may necessitate variations in work schedules and number of weekly work hours than the normal work schedule indicated above.

Supervisors will advise employees of the shift schedule and the applicable amount of time for a meal period associated with their position.

Policy No.  502  Effective Date:  2/1/2004