Section 600.634 Probationary Status

Section 600

Section 600.634  Probationary

Status

a)         Probationary Period:

1)         A probationary period of approximately six (6) months shall be

served by a full-time employee who is newly hired from outside the Office. The

six (6) month probationary period may be extended up to six (6) additional

months by mutual agreement of the parties.

2)         A probationary period of approximately four (4) months shall

be served by a full-time employee who is promoted.  The four (4) month

probationary period may be extended up to two (2) additional months by mutual

agreement of the parties.  A probationary employee transferred during the

probationary period shall serve that portion of the probationary period which

was not completed at the time of the transfer.

3)         The length of a probationary period for a newly-hired

permanent part-time employee or a promoted permanent part-time employee shall

be determined on a case-by-case basis at the time of hiring or promotion.

4)         If an employee is absent from work for more than fifteen (15)

calendar days during the probationary period, the probationary period shall be

extended by the length of the absence.

5)         Probationary employees who have not attained certified status

shall have no right to grievance procedures with regard to termination,

demotion or any other employment action.

b)         Certified Status:  A probationary employee shall attain

certified status only after successful completion of a probationary period and

receipt of notice of certification from the Auditor General or his designee.