Probationary Period

• All career employees must serve a 6-month probationary period which begins on the date of hire.

• During an employee’s probationary period, an employee may be released at anytime whether or not an employee has received a performance evaluation.

• During an employee’s probationary period the employee’s supervisor is asked to complete two probationary evaluations, one after the employee's first 3 months (optional) and one which must be completed after 6 months (required).

• During the 6-month probation period an employee may or may not be eligible to use vacation time, depending on the union he/she is represented by. See the union chart for specific information.

• An employee’s probationary period may be extended at the request of the supervisor.

• If an employee is to be released after the probationary period has ended, a formal layoff must be put through with approval from Human Resources.