Where there is difficulty that cannot be worked out, employment is terminated without prejudice to the individual. During the introductory period, new employees should receive the necessary advice and training from their supervisors to help them learn their assignments and perform satisfactorily. A performance appraisal is normally conducted at the end of the three-month introductory period for both staff and administrative employees. Successful completion of the introductory period does not alter the employment at will status or confer any greater right to employment than previously existed. The introductory period is generally waived for employees with satisfactory performance who transfer from one department to another.
Supervisors remain responsible for coordinating appropriate coaching and training.
At PLU, non-exempt employees are called staff. Exempt positions are those which meet the exemption provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Full-time employees in exempt positions are not eligible for pay for additional time worked. At PLU, exempt employees are called administrators. A regular employee is one who has completed the introductory or training period.