Common use of Initial Appointment Probationary Status Clause in Contracts

Initial Appointment Probationary Status. Initial appointment probationary status means that the supervisor does not need to state a reason to release the employee from initial employment with the City. A person appointed through a competitive test of merit to a regular status position shall serve in a probationary status during the initial period of employment. An employee promoted during the initial 2080 work hours (approximately twelve months) term of probationary employment shall continue in initial employment probationary status until the 2080 regular work hours (approximately twelve months) of service have been completed in the higher/promoted position.