Procedures for Probationary Bargaining Unit Employees. 1. The Employer agrees, upon request, to advise a probationary employee of their performance progress at any time after expiration of the first six months of the probationary period but no later than the end of the tenth month of the probationary period.
2. When the Employer decides to terminate an employee serving a probationary period because the employee's work performance or conduct during this period fails to demonstrate fitness or qualifications for continued employment, the Employer shall terminate the probationary employee by notifying them of why they are being separated and the effective date of the action.
3. The Employer will meet with an affected probationary employee upon written request and/or accept a written statement relating to the termination, whether or not the employee is on the rolls, within 15 days of the employee's receipt of the notification of termination. If the employee elects both, the written statement must be delivered to the Employer on or before the date of the meeting. If a meeting is held, the employee may be accompanied by a Union representative.
4. The affected employee will be advised in writing by the Employer whether the decision to terminate is sustained or rescinded after considering the employee's written statement or oral statement made at the meeting. The Employer will allow a probationary employee the opportunity to resign their position in lieu of termination unless the needs of the service, time, or the availability of the probationary employee dictate otherwise.
5. To the extent permitted by applicable law, rule, and regulation, probationary employees shall have the right to appeal their termination to the Merit Systems Protection Board, or, if the employee believes that their termination is based on discrimination, the employee may file an EEO complaint.
Procedures for Probationary Bargaining Unit Employees. 1. The Employer agrees, upon request, to advise a probationary bargaining unit employee of his/her performance progress at any time after expiration of the first six (6) months of the probationary period but no later than the end of the tenth (10th) month of the probationary period.
2. The Employer may discharge a probationary employee at any time during their probationary period if they fail to demonstrate fully their qualifications for continued employment. When the Employer decides to terminate a bargaining unit employee serving a probationary period because his/her work performance or conduct during this period fails to demonstrate his/her fitness or qualifications for continued employment, the Employer shall terminate the probationary bargaining unit employee by notifying him/her as to why he/she is being separated and the effective date of the action.
3. The Employer agrees that when it deems advanced notice of termination to be in the best interests of the Service, i.
Procedures for Probationary Bargaining Unit Employees. 1. The Employer agrees, upon request of a probationary bargaining unit employee, to advise the employee of his/her performance progress at any time after expiration of the first six (6) months of the probationary period. The Employer will respond within a reasonable time to this request.
2. When, at its discretion, the Employer deems advance notice of termination to be in the best interest of the Service, the affected probationary bargaining unit employee will be given two (2) weeks advance notice. If less than two weeks probationary time remains prior to the effective date of such action a lesser advance notice may be given.
