Common use of Probationary Period for New Employees Clause in Contracts

Probationary Period for New Employees. Section 1. All initial hire appointments to positions in the bargaining unit shall require a probationary period of up to six (6) months, at the department head's discretion. One extension of up to three (3) months may be made at the Department Head's discretion. When the probationary period is extended, the Department Head shall notify the employee in writing fifteen (15) working days before the end of the established probationary period that the probationary period has been extended and shall specify the length of the extension. In the event a new employee does not satisfactorily complete the probationary period, as determined by the Department Head, the employee shall be dismissed without the necessity of showing of cause by the Department Head. Upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period, as determined by the department head: (1) an employee shall attain regular status, and (2) the employee’s base salary shall be increased to the next higher step of the applicable pay range. This end-of-probation increase shall be effective the first day of the pay period during which the employee completes the probationary period. Section 2. Should a probationary employee be dismissed, the reasons for the dismissal shall be communicated to the employee. Probationary employees shall not have access to the grievance procedure contained herein for dismissal during the probationary period. Section 3. A probationary period shall not include any leave of absence or time served by the employee under a temporary, short-term, or intermittent/on-call appointment. Section 4. An employee who has not completed the probationary period and is promoted shall be required to complete a new six-month probation period.