Common use of Changes in Job Specifications Clause in Contracts

Changes in Job Specifications. The Employer shall notify the Union as far in advance as practicable to permit the parties to negotiate the impact of changes in job specifications. Section Two. Provisional Employees. Provisional employees are employees who are initially appointed to permanent positions pending State examination or examination results. Provisional appointees are subject to the requirements of the merit system in all respects, including but not limited to certification from an examination list and completion of the Working Test Period. Permanent appointment is contingent upon meeting all said requirements, and failure to do so will result in termination of employment without right of appeal except as provided by the merit system. In all other respects, provisional employees are subject to the provisions of this Agreement and can utilize all benefits as if they were initially appointed as permanent full time employees. Seniority shall be retroactive to the date of last hire upon successful completion of the Working Test Period.