Common use of Promotional Probationary Periods Clause in Contracts

Promotional Probationary Periods. All newly promoted employees shall serve a probationary period. The probationary period for Sergeants shall be one hundred eighty (180) days. A probationary period for an employee may be extended by mutual agreement between the Union and Management. During a promotional probationary period, the Employer maintains the right to demote the employee to the classification that the employee previously held. Any such demotion shall not be appealable through the Grievance and Arbitration procedure herein contained or the State Personnel Board of Review. An employee's probationary period may be extended by a period equal to employee leaves of fourteen (14) consecutive days or longer, except for approved periods of vacation leave. E.g. disability leave, adoption/childbirth, or any other leaves of fourteen (14) consecutive days or longer shall not be counted toward the employee’s original or promotional probationary period. The Employer will not modify the duration of a probationary period of a classification without the agreement of the Union.