Common use of Probationary Period Length Clause in Contracts

Probationary Period Length. The initial probationary period for all positions of promotions to a new position, shall be six (6) months for all new employees. All promotions, transfers and reappointments will be subject to a six month probationary period. During this type of probationary period employees will continue to be considered regular employees, will accrue seniority and shall be protected in discharge procedures as other regular employees. Date of hire is always used for benefits and vacation and sick leave accruals, except in circumstances where alternate procedures are specified herein. In cases where a promoted, transferred or reappointed employee, has not met the requirements for completing probation, but where the Department Head has evidence that the employee has the capability of meeting those requirements if given more time, the Department Head may extend the probationary period an additional six months, but in no event shall the total probationary period exceed one (1) year. Such extensions shall be documented in the manner proscribed by the City Manager.

Probationary Period Length. The initial probationary period for all positions of promotions to a new position, employees shall be six twelve (612) months for all new employeesmonths. All promotions, transfers transfers, and reappointments will be subject to a six six-month probationary period. During this type of six-month probationary period employees will continue to be considered regular employees, will accrue seniority seniority, and shall be protected in discharge procedures as other regular employees. Date of hire is always used for benefits and vacation and sick leave accruals, except in circumstances where alternate procedures are specified herein. In cases where a promoted, transferred or reappointed employee, has not met the requirements for completing probation, but where the Department Head has evidence that the employee has the capability of meeting those requirements if given more time, the Department Head may extend the probationary period an additional six months, but in no event shall the total probationary period exceed one (1) year. Such extensions shall be documented in the manner proscribed by the City Manager.