Type of Employment Covered by CalPERS Membership Effective Date of Coverage
Employment at half-time or more for one year or more Immediately upon appointment of the employee
Employment with a term of full-time continuous employment in excess of six months Immediately upon appointment of the employee
Shorter duration full-time temporary employment - extended to continue beyond six months. The first pay period following the completion of 125 days or 1,000 hours of service.
Part-time or intermittent employment exceeding 125 days (if paid on a per diem basis) or 1,000 hours within a fiscal year. The first pay period following the completion of 125 days or 1,000 hours of service.
Temporary faculty who work two consecutive semesters or three consecutive quarters at half time or more. The start of the next consecutive semester or quarter if that appointment requires service of half time or more.