Termination of Probationary/Trial Employees. A. The Parties recognize that the probationary/trial period is an extension of the examining process. B. Management officials should utilize the probationary period to its fullest extent to ensure retention of those employees who demonstrate suitability and potential for continued service, and to terminate those employees who do not meet performance or conduct expectations within the probationary period. Employees will have an opportunity to demonstrate their performance and conduct for continued employment to the fullest extent possible during their probationary period. If a decision is made to terminate an employee during the probationary period, a written notice will be issued to the employee containing the reasons for the action and its effective date. The reasons will include any Agency conclusions on performance and/or conduct deficiencies. C. Discipline of probationary/trial employees that is less than removal will follow the same procedure, above, except the employee will be advised in writing of his or her right to grieve the decision, according to Article 23.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
