If the employer wishes to start an employee above the minimum, the employing department must submit justification for the higher wage to the Office of Human Resources. To ensure pay equity in similar positions between departments, the final determination will be made by the Office of Human Resources. The employer completes the referral sheet with his or her selection and records the reasons for the selection. The form must be signed and returned to the Office of Human Resources. On the first Monday of employment, the new employee attends an orientation program to learn about the University and his or her benefits.
Time spent in orientation is considered work time.
This withdrawal period is also imposed if a change in classification is desired after interviews have been conducted. A candidate who has been interviewed within the last six months for the same position, in the same classification, does not have to be interviewed again but must be considered one of the three referred candidates. Individuals on layoff from a position in the same classification as the vacant position are automatically offered the position. There is no interview, except to allow the laid-off employee to learn about the duties and responsibilities of the position and the working environment. No probationary period is served.