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SECTION 222: NEW BROADBANDED STAFF PROBATIONARY PERIOD

SOURCE: NDUS Human Resource Policy Manual, Section 4

1. New broadbanded employees are in a probationary status for the first six months of University service, which may be extended for cause. During such period, the employee may be terminated with one week's notice with no right to appeal. One week's pay may be given in lieu of notice. Employees who elect to resign during the probationary period are required to give one week's notice.

2. Extension of the original probationary period for a specific period of time not to exceed six months may be recommended by the supervisor or department head to the Director of Human Resources/Payroll. The reasons for extension shall be detailed on a completed employee evaluation form signed by the supervisor and the employee, with a copy given to the employee.

HISTORY: July 1990; Amended April 1992; April 1996; May 1997; December 1999.