Procedure - Regular Employees - Initial Appointment. 12.3.1 All Regular Employees shall be subject to a probationary period of one (1) year upon initial appointment to the Institute.
12.3.2 The probationary period may, at the discretion of the Manager, be extended in unusual or extenuating circumstances for a period up to three (3) calendar months. In these circumstances, the Manager shall advise the Employee in writing why the probationary period is being extended.
12.3.3 An initial probationary discussion shall be held with the Employee after two (2) months to provide progress feedback and assessment.
12.3.4 The appropriate Manager shall conduct a probationary review with the Employee after four and eight months of employment to provide progress feedback and assessment.
12.3.5 Probationary reviews may be conducted on a more frequent basis if, in the opinion of the Employee’s Manager, this is warranted. In these circumstances, the Manager shall inform the Employee in writing why the more frequent reviews are required.
