Temporary Assignment definition
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For clarity, this section 10 shall apply to an Officer subject to a Transfer but shall not apply to an Officer subject to a Temporary Assignment .
This section 21 shall apply to an Officer who is subject to a Temporary Assignment pursuant to section 6.1.
The Employer shall either provide or assume the cost of lodging of such Officer for the duration of the Temporary Assignment , subject to availability.
The salary of an Officer subject to a Temporary Assignment shall not be decreased as a result of such assignment, irrespective of the salary normally associated with such position or class of employment.
For clarity, this section 20 shall not apply to the Temporary Assignment of an Officer.

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For classification purposes, temporary assignment is defined as the assignment of new duties within the same departmental unit to an incumbent’s position for a short duration to meet temporary organizational needs. This commonly is done when another position is vacant, for example, as a result of a Leave of Absence or retirement, and duties assigned to that position require coverage.
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Temporary assignments.
Temporary replacement assignment is an assignment for a term-certain duration of a permanent position while the incumbent is on an approved leave or of a vacancy. Temporary replacement assignment for term-uncertain is an assignment for an uncertain duration of a permanent position while the incumbent is on a medical leave.
All temporary positions require a job description in order to comply with Pay Equity requirements. It is the responsibility of the Chair/Manager to describe the need for this assignment and it must be approved by the appropriate Vice President. No offer is to be made to an employee without prior contact with Human Resources.
Rate of Compensation
Any employee who participates in a temporary replacement assignment of a position in a higher payband will be placed on the corresponding payband of the position being filled.
Posting of Temporary Opportunities
The College will post all temporary opportunities where the duration of an assignment is more than four (4) months. In order to allow sufficient time for the position to be posted and filled, a person can be assigned into this opportunity up to a maximum of four (4) weeks. For term-uncertain temporary opportunities that extend past the four month duration, an immediate posting shall occur.
NOTE: Temporary assignments will not exceed one year.
For more information on Temporary Assignments and its procedure, refer to policy HR07: Hiring Process
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Temporary assignments vs Fixed-term contracts when hiring Business Support staff
Permanent roles are straightforward to understand, but when it comes to temporary and contract recruitment , many find it difficult to distinguish the difference.
Temporary assignments.
A temporary assignment gives both employees and employers flexibility.
For instance, if an employer requires reception cover because their receptionist is out ill and they’re unsure as to how long they will be on leave for, a temp would be the best option.
Nobody is bound into a formal contract and both parties are aware of this, therefore the employer has the flexibility to keep the temp on for as long as needs be depending on their availability. This will be discussed ahead of the assignment.
Find out how we can help with your Business Support recruitment .
Why do professionals choose to temp over seeking permanent positions?
There are a number of reasons for this and we would be happy to talk through this with you ahead of confirming a candidate.
The main benefit of a temporary assignment is that there is no notice period for both the employer and employee up to 13 weeks of employment. One week's notice will be required by both parties thereafter
Fixed-term contracts (FTC).
Another great option with many benefits is a fixed-term contract (FTC) .
FTCs give both the employer and employee more security. The reason for this is that they sign a contract and the employee feels like they are part of the company and team in comparison to just filling the gap for somebody who is off.
While some candidates love the idea of temping, as they have the ability to work around their schedule, others want a greater level of security.
No candidate's situation is the same, so it’s important for us as recruitment consultants to find out exactly what each candidate is looking for and what their motivation is.
FTCs provide employers with commitment from the employee, due to the contract, so if you are looking for a strong candidate to stay in a role for the required time I would highly recommend going with the option of offering a fixed-term contract.
Working with Morgan McKinley will make both options extremely easy for the following reasons:
We meet and screen all of our candidates.
This includes talking through and reviewing their resume or CV , covering all aspects. For example; any lengthy career gaps, why they left previous employment, education, their current situation, why they are looking to temp, their personality and whether or not they would be a good fit for your company.
For us to be able to fully gauge this, I would suggest organising a meeting with your recruitment consultant . This will allow us to get an idea of your company culture and would give you a chance to find out all you need to know about the process.
We would be more than happy to call out to your office at a time that is convenient to you to discuss possible roles, inform you of any stand-out market trends, talk in more depth about what positions we recruit for across the board and how we can help and provide the best service possible.
We complete reference checks and all of the compliance required.
A majority of our temps and contractors have completed a number of assignments through Morgan McKinley, which means that we receive regular feedback from clients. This feedback allows us to confirm a candidate with confidence.
- Our temporary and contract roles vary in length from a day to 11 months, which means that we can get a temp into your company at short notice.
- If your colleague is out unexpectedly and you require cover or you need an extra bit of help, all you need to do is pick up the phone and we can confirm somebody with you.
When you hire Business Support contractors or temps through us , you benefit from our innovative Contractor Experience team. This takes a lot of work away from your teams , reduces your time to hire , and ultimately makes your life easier .
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So whether you require a temp, are recruiting for a maternity leave contract, or just want to organise a meeting with a recruitment consultant so you can discuss future needs within your organisation, please feel free to get in touch with us today .

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Temporary U.S. Domestic Assignments Need Definition
For many years, temporary domestic assignments (TDA) have been commonplace to satisfy the needs of project based businesses, such as engineering or construction firms. However, in recent years, a wide range of companies are finding numerous reasons to send employees on temporary domestic assignments.
Whether your company is sending someone on a TDA to provide specialized skills for a defined period of time, as an opportunity to train critical talent or to lead a new project, it is important to define your policies.
In the past, the shorter types of these assignments may have often been covered as extended business travel, but NEI recommends that all companies develop written TDA policies to define the process, timeframes and benefits for each duration category, along with indicating that any change of timeframe or intent of the assignment be documented.
IRS Definitions for Temporary and Indefinite Assignments
For taxing purposes, the IRS defines a temporary domestic assignment as temporary if employment in the new location is intended to be for one year or less (non-taxable) and indefinite if the employment away from home is expected to last for more than one year (taxable).
- It is important that the employee receive a letter of assignment at inception detailing the length and reason for the assignment
- In the event, the reason or length of the assignment changes, this document must be updated accordingly
If the above two conditions are not met, the IRS may conclude that the original expectation was indefinite from its inception and treat all expenses as taxable. It is also important to note that once the assignment length changes to be indefinite, the expenses become taxable at that time—not when they exceed a year.
Returning to Home Base Is Critical
Additionally, for most expenses of a temporary assignment to be deemed non-taxable, it is critical that the employee maintain a home at the departure location and return to that home after the assignment is complete to be considered “away from home” by the IRS.
Ensuring Temporary Assignment Allowable Expenses Remain Non-Taxable
For travel expenses to be considered non-taxable, they must be ordinary and necessary, incurred while away from home overnight, and incurred in the pursuit of a trade or business.
Advances are only non-taxable if the employee accounts for the allowable expenses within a reasonable period of time. Typically, 60 days is considered reasonable for submitting receipts for expenses paid from the advance and 120 days for returning any remaining balance from the advance.
It should also be noted that many companies use per diem rates, which in most cases are not considered an advance or taxable by the IRS for qualified short-term assignments. Government per diems are generally accepted without question, however, if increased per diems are required, you may be asked to document why the increase is needed in the event of an audit.
Return trips to the home location are non-taxable only if the primary purpose of the trip is business. However, there is one exception. If the cost of the trip home is less than the employee would have spent had he or she remained in the temporary location, it can be considered non-taxable as well.
The majority of companies with employees on temporary assignment provide tax assistance for any expense considered taxable to the employee, using the same gross-up methodology as would be used for relocation expenses.
Developing TDA Benefits
While many relocation policies are based on job level or homeowner/renter status, temporary domestic assignments are best based on timeframe, talent needs and company culture. A defined policy ensures equitable treatment to all.
Policy elements should address:
- Whether the employee is accompanied or unaccompanied*
- Guidelines for personal effects to be transported
- Travel to and from the location
- Housing guidelines
- Allowances provided/expenses covered
- Return trips to see family
- Gross-up methodology
Along with developing a defined policy, you should provide each employee with an assignment letter, outlining the employee’s:
- Base location or permanent employment site
- Assignment location
- Assignment start date
- Assignment duration
- Appropriate TDA policy
*Many short-term assignments are unaccompanied, that is only the employee’s costs are covered. If a short-term assignment is accompanied, i.e., including any other family member(s), any incremental costs for anyone other than the employee that are paid by the company would be considered taxable income to the employee. This would include any flights, meals, larger living facilities or other amounts paid to accommodate their needs.
Defining your temporary domestic assignments in formal policies will help ensure that there is a common understanding of necessary processes and will help to minimize your company’s tax exposure.
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Non-executive employees, senior executive employees, temporary assignment for developmental purposes, ongoing employment at the level of the temporary assignment, employee initiated temporary assignment to a role with lower remuneration, temporary assignment and transitional former senior executives.
Temporary assignment may be at level, or to a higher or lower classification of work or band.
For roles at level, temporary assignment (rule 11) should be used instead of assignment (GSE s38 and 46) when two conditions are met:
- the assignment is for a defined period (usually short); and
- the employee is expected to return to their most recently assigned role at the end of the temporary assignment.
Temporary assignment at level is appropriately used to fill a short term vacancy pending recruitment, to backfill a role while another employee is on short term leave, or to conduct a short term project. It may also be used to backfill a role when an employee is on parental leave.
Temporary assignment should only be used where there is an expectation that the employee will return to their most recently assigned role at the end of the assignment (rule 11 (5)). All other cases of assignment to vacancies with defined periods should be treated as subsequent assignments, even where the following assignment has not yet been determined.
Temporary assignment should not be used instead of assignment as a mechanism to provide employees with a default ‘home’ role as this is inconsistent with the principles of mobility, capability development and resource deployment flexibility.
Temporary assignment to a higher classification or band replaces the separate PSEM Act provisions for acting (PSEM Act s24) and temporary transfers to a higher grade within agencies (PSEM Act s86A).
Non-executive temporary assignment under rule 11 may be to:
- a role in the same classification of work (at-level); or
- a role in a higher classification of work, or into a senior executive band (above-level); or
- a role in a lower classification of work.
At-level temporary assignment
A temporary assignment to a role in the same classification of work may be made on the same basis as an assignment, which is that the delegate /manager of the new role is satisfied the employee has the capabilities required to perform the role. See section 4.3 of these guidelines for further information.
In general, temporary assignment at-level should not be used for periods longer than six months, except when it is used to backfill a role while an employee is on parental leave.
Above-level temporary assignment
Temporary assignment under rule 11 will primarily be used for temporary above-level movements. Above-level temporary assignments will usually attract payment of a temporary assignment allowance, as described in section 5.4 of these guidelines.
Temporary assignment to a role above-level should be for a maximum period of two years. For extensions beyond two years, a further comparative assessment based on advertising across the Public Service should be conducted and the employee confirmed as the most suitable candidate.
For non-executive employees, temporary assignment to a role above-level could be either:
- to a role at a higher non-executive classification of work than the employee’s ongoing employment classification of work (for example, from an ongoing clerk grade 7/8 to a clerk grade 9/10); or
- to a role in a senior executive band (for example, from a clerk grade 11/12 to a senior executive band 1 role).
Above-level temporary assignments of up to 6 months may be made on the same assessment basis as assignment, which requires the delegate/manager of the new role to be satisfied that the employee has the capabilities required to perform in the role (see section 4.3 of these guidelines for further information).
Above-level temporary assignments for longer than 6 months, including any extension of a temporary assignment which brings the total period to longer than 6 months, must be based on a comparative assessment resulting from advertising across the Public Service. Therefore it is important to consider the possible length of a temporary assignment before an employee is temporarily assigned.
Comparative assessment (see GSE rule 17) requires a minimum of three capability based assessments, one of which is an interview, and requires opportunity for competition with others.
Appendix 3 provides a summary of assessment requirements for non-executive above-level temporary assignment and payment of temporary assignment allowance.
Temporary assignment of senior executives is within the same Public Service agency or to another Public Service agency.
Senior Executive temporary assignment under rule 11 may be to:
- a role in the same band with the same work value and remuneration (at-level); or
- a role in the same band with higher work value and remuneration (at-level); or
- a role in the same band with lower work value and remuneration (at-level); or
- a role in a higher senior executive band (above-level).
At-level temporary assignment (within the same band)
An at-level temporary assignment is a temporary move to a different role in the same senior executive band as the senior executive is employed, generally followed by a return to the previously assigned role. In general, at level temporary assignment should not be used for periods longer than six months.
Due to the breadth of senior executive bands, roles in senior executive bands vary considerably in work value, in the level of capability required and in remuneration. Therefore a temporary assignment within the same band could be to a role with the same or greater capability requirements and remuneration than the senior executive’s current assigned role. For this reason, it is important to establish that the senior executive meets the capability requirements of the new role prior to proceeding with the move.
At-level temporary assignments of up to 6 months may be made on the basis that the delegate/manager of the new role is satisfied that the employee has the capabilities required to perform in the role.
At-level temporary assignments of longer than 6 months may be made on the basis that the senior executive has been assessed through a minimum of a suitability assessment as meeting the focus capabilities at the level required for the role. This will be the case where the level of capability against the focus capabilities in the new role is the same as for the current assigned role. Where the at-level temporary assigned role requires different capabilities to those in the employees current assigned role, or capabilities at different levels to the current assigned role, and the employee has not previously been assessed as having the capabilities at the level required, a suitability assessment against the previously untested capabilities is required.
Where an at-level temporary assignment is to a role with greater remuneration, a temporary assignment allowance may be payable. See section 5.4 of these guidelines for information on temporary assignment allowance, and section 5.7 for information on temporary assignment to a role with lower remuneration.
Above-level temporary assignment (to a higher band)
Senior executives may be temporarily assigned to roles in higher bands, for example, from ongoing employment in the senior executive band 1 to a temporary assignment in senior executive band 2 role.
Temporary assignment to a role in a higher band should be for no more than two years. For extensions beyond two years, a further comparative assessment based on advertising across the Public Service should be conducted and the employee confirmed as the most suitable candidate.
Above-level temporary assignment for up to 6 months may be made on the basis that the employee has previously demonstrated that they meet the capability requirements for the role (based on previous suitability assessments, temporary assignments, and/or documented performance assessments undertaken within the last 12 months). If this is not the case, a suitability assessment is required as a minimum to assess competence in any previously untested focus capabilities.
Above-level temporary assignment for longer than 6 months, including any extension of a temporary assignment that brings the total period to more than 6 months, must be based on a comparative assessment resulting from advertising across the Public Service. Therefore, it is important to consider the possible length of a temporary assignment before an employee is temporarily assigned.
Appendices 4 and 5 provide a summary of assessment requirements for senior executive temporary assignment to roles of greater remuneration and for payment of temporary assignment allowance.
Temporary assignment allowance
Non-executive and senior executive employees temporarily assigned to a role with higher salary or remuneration and work value (whether at- level or above-level) may be eligible for payment of a Temporary Assignment Allowance (TAA). The GSE Regulation sets out the requirements for payment of allowances for temporary assignments to higher non-executive roles (Clause 20) and for allowances for temporary assignments to executive roles (Clause 21).
TAA is the difference between an employee’s usual salary or remuneration and the salary or remuneration of the role to which the employee is temporarily assigned. Generally, TAA would be paid at the minimum salary or remuneration for the temporarily assigned role, however, it may be paid at a higher salary or remuneration for the role if determined appropriate by the agency head, having regard to the employee’s capabilities, knowledge and experience, including previous periods of temporary assignment at the higher level.
When TAA is payable, it is for the period of the temporary assignment only and does not become part of ongoing salary or remuneration. Temporary assignment allowance for proportional duties (GSE Regulation Clause 20(3))
In most cases an employee temporarily assigned to a role would perform the full duties required of the role. However, in certain situations an employee may be required to perform only a proportion of the duties required of the higher role. This may arise when the temporary assignment is for a short period, when the opportunity is provided to more than one employee, or because of the employee’s own level of experience.
Where an employee is asked to perform a proportion of the duties of the temporary assignment, the employee is not paid the full TAA, but instead a proportional amount of the allowance, consistent with the proportion of the role they are performing. For example, an employee temporarily assigned to perform 75 per cent of a role is to be paid their usual salary or remuneration plus 75 per cent of the TAA. The duties the employee is to perform and the proportion of TAA to be paid are to be clearly stated and agreed to prior to commencement in the role.
For longer term temporary assignments where an employee is performing a proportion of the duties, the proportion of the duties the employee is performing and the associated TAA should be reviewed from time to time to ensure they continue to be appropriately set.
Payment of the allowance should be made during the period of temporary assignment, not in arrears. Any performance issues against the requirements of the role should be dealt with through the agency’s performance management system.
Where an employee demonstrates that they meet some but not all focus capabilities at the level required for a role, they may be offered a temporary assignment under the provisions of GSE rule 11 for developmental purposes. Temporary assignments for developmental purposes may be either at level or above-level.
A temporary assignment for developmental purposes can be provided for a period of no more than 6 months.
Appropriate support and a development plan should be agreed at the outset of the temporary assignment and progress should be regularly reviewed. There should also be a review of performance at the end of the temporary assignment, which may include formal assessment elements, and the outcome should be discussed with the staff member.
If assessment at the end of the development period demonstrates that the employee has acquired the desired capabilities at the level required for the role, and the temporary assignment is within the same classification of work (non-executive) or within the same band (senior executive) as the employee’s ongoing employment (i.e. it is not to a higher classification of work or band), the employee may be considered for assignment under GSE Act s38 or 46 to a role requiring those capabilities rather than return to their previous role. See section 4.3 for assessment requirements for assignment.
Temporary assignments for developmental purposes are a tool available to develop workforce capability. They may be used for employees performing well in their current role who have demonstrated potential to develop the capabilities at the level required for the new role. For example, an employee with management potential who does not have people management experience may be offered a temporary assignment for developmental purposes to a role which supervises others as a way to develop people management capabilities.
Before offering an employee a temporary assignment for developmental purposes, managers should consider the employee’s overall performance, potential to develop and level of capability against the capabilities of the new role. It is not advisable to offer a developmental opportunity to an employee who does not meet more than one of the focus capabilities required for the role as they may not be able to perform, which would affect service delivery and could demotivate the employee.
See section 5.4 for information on proportional payment of Temporary Assignment Allowance when an employee is performing a proportion of the duties of the temporary assigned role.
An agency head may decide to offer an employee ongoing employment at the level of an above-level temporary assignment. This decision should be based on a review of agency business needs, including the number of ongoing employees the agency has at that level compared to the number of current and anticipated roles, and an assessment of the mix of capabilities the agency requires to deliver on current and projected priorities.
An offer of ongoing employment is made under GSE Act s37 (senior executives) or s45 (non-executives) and is subject to:
- the results of comparative assessment based on external advertising, which may be the original comparative assessment for the temporary assignment or a new comparative assessment for the role;
- the employee’s documented performance outcomes in the above-level role; and
- the satisfactory conduct of the employee.
There is no minimum time period of temporary assignment at the higher level required prior to offering ongoing employment.
Non-executive and senior executive employees may initiate temporary assignment to a role with lower salary or remuneration under GSE Rule 11. A temporary assignment to a role with lower salary or remuneration may be made on the same assessment basis as temporary assignment to a role at-level (which for non-executives is within the same classification of work, and for senior executives, is within the same band). See sections 5.2 and 5.3 for assessment requirements.
Temporary assignment to a role with lower salary or remuneration should only occur at the request of the employee and the agreement of the delegate. The temporary assignment and associated reduction of salary or remuneration requires the written agreement of the employee and the delegate, regardless of the period for which it is anticipated that the person will be in the role.
Prior to agencies implementing their new senior executive structure, transitional former senior executives (refer Glossary and clause 8 of Schedule 4 of the GSE Act) may be temporarily assigned to a different role based on the provisions outlined in GSE rule 11.
While GSE Act s64 and s66 could be used for senior executive movements between government sector agencies, the policy intent is that movements between
Public Service agencies should be made as assignments under s38. The use of s66 should be limited to movements between the government sectors and a non-government sector body as defined in s 66(6) and s64 should be used for transfers and secondments between government sector (non-Public Service) agencies.
For information on transfers, secondments and temporary assignment of staff between NSW government sector agencies and other relevant bodies, refer to GSE Act s64 and 66, and Part 6 of the GSE Rules.
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Temporary Work Assignments
Extend the time limit for temporary work assignments in construction, background:.
- The IRS “temporary work assignment” definition for construction is 12 months and the construction industry commonly requires its employees to travel to out of town job sites. In recent years construction contracts have become increasingly larger and complex.
AGC Message:
- Extend “Temporary Work Assignment” Definition to 24 Months. AGC supports increasing the “temporary work assignment” IRS definition for construction workers from the present limitation of 12 months to a new limitation of 24 months. Many jobs now require more than 12 months but less than 24 months to complete.
- Construction Has A Mobile Workforce. The extension of the temporary assignment period from 12 months to 24 months merely recognizes the mobile nature of the construction work force, the modern complexity and size of contracts, as well as reasonable delays outside the control of the contractor. For example, a highway construction contract in Florida that can be completed in 12 months may require up to 24 months to complete in Alaska due to weather and other on-site delays.
- Reimbursement and Necessary Living Expenses Are Not Subject to Taxation. Ordinary and necessary living expenses paid on behalf of or reimbursed to an employee when working away from home on temporary assignments are not subject to taxation to the employee and are deductible business expenses. Existing tax law requires reimbursements to employees be treated as additional compensation when the work assignment time becomes expected to exceed 12 months. Typically, the employer “grosses up” (includes in gross income) the reimbursement so that the employee is receiving a tax neutral benefit to the expense of the employer and the contracting customer. This gross-up effectively doubles the cost of the employee to the employer.

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