As used in this sub-chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Full-time employee" means, as provided in 2-18-601 , MCA "an employee who normally works 40 hours a week."

(2) "Holiday" means a legal state holiday as provided in 1-1-216 , MCA. A holiday begins at midnight and ends at 11:59 p.m.

(3) "Holiday benefits" means pay at the regular rate up to eight hours or equivalent paid time off up to eight hours paid to an eligible employee when the state observes a legal state holiday.

(4) "Normally works" means the employee works a regular schedule which is anticipated to last longer than one pay period. A regular schedule is a work schedule set by the agency for which an employee is either expected to work or use approved leave.

(5) "Part-time employee" means, as provided in 2-18-601 , MCA "an employee who normally works less than 40 hours a week."

(6) "Premium pay" means compensation paid to an employee covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) at 1 1/2 times the regular rate only for hours worked on a holiday.