330.504—Special restrictions after appointment under Part-time Direct Hire Program.
        
        (4) 
         Reinstatement based on appointment under the Part-time Direct Hire Program until he or she has completed at least 1 calendar year of service in a part-time position under the program.
    
    
        
        (b) 
         In the event of a break in service, the service requirement in paragraph (a) of this section is computed on the basis of the employee's total time in a pay status, 365 days equaling 1 calendar year.
    
    
        
        (c) 
         Agencies may waive this restriction only in the event of extreme personal hardship to the employee.