Common use of Assessment While on Any Probation Clause in Contracts

Assessment While on Any Probation. Since probation is the final step in the selection process, the following procedure will be followed as a minimum in the evaluation process. Performance requirements established by the employer will be communicated to the employee, in writing, at the outset and discussed during the employee's probationary period. Performance requirements will be established based on the classification specifications and the job descriptions and will include the responsibilities, qualifications, skills, abilities and experience appropriate to the job. The immediate supervisor shall evaluate performance by direct observation on at least two (2) different occasions Two (2) written performance assessments will be completed for each employee during the probationary period. Performance assessments will be conducted at two (2) and five (5) months in the case of a six (6) month probationary period (130 working days) and five (5) and eleven (11) months in the case of a twelve (12) month probationary period (260 working days). Performance assessments will be discussed with the employee and shall be signed by the employee to indicate awareness of the assessment. Employees will be advised whether they have successfully completed the probationary period. A current job description is required when the final probationary review is complete. Prior to agreement to extend a probationary period, in accordance with article 6.2.3, the employer will meet with the employee and provide written expectations required of the employee in order to pass probation. In all cases, the employee will be given a copy of any performance assessment. Upon successful completion of any probationary period the employee shall be informed of their status in writing. All employees, upon initial employment, shall serve a probationary period for the period of 6 months (pay band 1-3), or 12 months (pay bands 4-10) as appropriate for the position they were initially hired for. The period may be extended in accordance with article 6.2.3.