Probationary Period of Employment (E-40N)
Original Implementation: Unpublished
Last Revision: April 13, 2006
The first 180 calendar days of employment are a probationary period for all non-academic employees. Additionally, employees who apply for a posted, vacant position and who transfer to the new position will begin a new probationary period of 180 calendar days. This does not apply to employees who are reclassified or promoted during the reclassification process.
Human Resources will mail a Probationary Employee 180-Day Evaluation form to supervisors prior to the completion of the 180-day period. Supervisors will use the form to objectively indicate if employment should be continued or terminated before the 180-day period has expired. The employee should be notified immediately of the supervisor's decision.
The evaluation form is returned to Human Resources and a copy retained in the department file. Before termination can be determined, the Director of Human Resources must review the information and approve the termination. (See Discipline and Discharge Policy E-11). If employment is to be terminated, the evaluation form should be returned to Human Resources accompanied by a "Personnel Action Request" form. (See Personnel Action Request procedure.)
During a probationary period the University is free to terminate an employee at any time with the approval from the Director of Human Resources.
Source of Authority: Director of Human Resources
Cross Reference: Non-Academic Employee Handbook
Contact for Revision: Director of Human Resources
Forms: Personnel Action Request, see Index E-39 (available in University Printing Services)