Eligibility is 1,000 hours and year of service. Entry dates are 1/2 and 7/1. Break in service rule does not appply.

John is hired 6/1/2000 and quits 3/1/2001 after having worked 1,500 hours. He is rehired 9/1/2001.

Is he a participant as of 9/1/2001? Or must he work 1,000 hours in calendar year 2001 and enter 1/1/2002 if does work that many hours?

Thanks.

check the document. in most cases this employee is a participant as of date of rehire. this is because they have satisfied eligibility and enter on and entry date, or if not employed, on rehire date.