The System provides a probationary period for new employees in all nonfaculty positions. This period allows time for adjustment on the job and an opportunity to determine whether it will be in the best interests of the employee and the employer for the employment relationship to continue. The satisfactory completion of a probationary period does not constitute an agreement of continuing employment for an unlimited period. All employees are subject to dismissal for cause as provided in System Regulations and any other applicable agency or university rule. Other exceptions to the six-month period that can be justified based on health and safety issues may be authorized by the Chancellor.
Probation begins on the first day at work in the new job.
2.2 Probation generally does not apply to graduate assistants or wage employees. Wage employees' performance is subject to review throughout the course of employment to determine whether continued employment or rehire would benefit the organization. Student workers are also wage employees if student status is a condition of employment. Wage employees do not occupy a line item in the budget and are paid biweekly on the wages payroll. Wage employees are not eligible for employee benefits, including retirement, group insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays.