ARSD 55:10:07:02. Work improvement plan

If, in the performance of the duties of the employee's position, an employee's work is unsatisfactory, the appointing authority shall issue to a status employee a written notice that disciplinary action will be taken unless performance improves. The notice shall outline the duration of the work improvement period, the areas where performance is unsatisfactory, and the level of performance that is expected. A work improvement period shall be at least 30 days and may not exceed six months. If performance has not reached acceptable levels after completion of the work improvement period or if at any later date performance falls below standard, the appointing authority may take disciplinary action. An employee who is serving a work improvement period may be disciplined during the work improvement period for violations of § 55:10:07:04. A placement on a work improvement plan or notice of unsatisfactory work performance is not appealable. However, any action taken as a result of unsatisfactory completion of the work improvement period may be appealed to the commission. This section does not apply to action taken pursuant to § 55:10:09:02.