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PPM Topics

 

PPM Section 3 - Probationary period

1. All new hires to the University serve a six-month probationary period.
   
   
2. An employee who transfers, promotes or demotes to a new position is also subject to a probationary period of six months.
   
   
3. During probation, management may release the employee with or without cause, and with or without notice, at management's sole discretion.
   
   
4. See the Probation Period section of the Employee Handbook for more information.

Procedure — probationary reports

The employee's immediate supervisor completes a Staff Compensation System Probationary Report (P-313) at two months, four months, and six months after the employee begins the new job. The Probationary Report (P-313) form is available on the HR Forms page.

1. Human Resource Services sends an email message to the employee's immediate supervisor approximately two weeks before each Probationary Report is due.
   
   
2. The email message contains the Web address for Probationary Reports and instructions for completion.