Employment during the probationary period may be terminated at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, and with or without notice. An exception occurs when an employee, currently employed at the University in another bargaining unit, enters the 1585 bargaining unit without a break in service. This employee is subject to a 250-working hour trial period rather than a probationary period.
Employees serve a trial period when changing positions within a bargaining unit.
An employee whose position is reclassified is not subject to a trial or probationary period. During probationary or trial periods, the supervisor should have regular discussions regarding performance with the employee. Problems should be addressed in clear and precise terms, documented, and the consequences of unimproved performance should be spelled out. Full-time employees shall serve a probationary period of 1040 hours of actual work commencing at the time of hire as a new employee with the University or entry into the bargaining unit from other University employment. Part-time employees shall serve a probationary period of 520 hours of actual work.