Probation New Hires Sample Clauses

Probation New Hires. There shall be a 12-month probation period. All probationary employees shall be evaluated in written form on two occasions prior to completion of 12 months of service in all positions to which they are newly appointed. The first evaluation shall occur no later than six months of employment. No employee's wage shall be adjusted to a higher step unless the employee has been judged adequate to be removed from probationary status and is recommended by the appropriate supervisors and department heads as an employee meriting a raise. Fire Chief may extend the probationary period for up to nine months if there is a reasonable cause. Otherwise, the probationary employee shall be terminated without cause if the employee is a new hire. Newly appointed probationary employees are not eligible for incentive pay programs. Fire Chief must complete written notification to the employee indicating if the employee has met standards to attain regular status.