Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide an opportunity for new, transferred, and promoted staff employees and their supervisor(s) to assess how well the employment relationship is working.
Policy
Every new staff employee (hereinafter "employee") goes through an initial orientation period to learn about the university and about the job. During this time the employee will have an opportunity to find out if s/he is suited to the new position.
Additionally, the initial orientation period gives the employee’s supervisor a reasonable period of time to evaluate performance. The initial orientation period is ninety (90) days.
During this time, the new employee will be provided with training and guidance from their supervisor. Employment may be ended at any time during this period if the supervisor concludes that progress and performance does not warrant continued employment. The initial orientation period may also be extended at the discretion of the supervisor, after consultation with Employee Services. The employee will be notified in writing of any extension. As is true at all times during an employee’s employment with the university, employment before and after the initial orientation period is not for any specific time and may be terminated at will, with or without cause and without prior notice.
Definitions
Initial orientation period- the initial period of employment, during which the supervisor carefully considers whether the employee is able to meet the standards and expectations of the job and if the employee should be retained by the university as an employee.
Procedures/Guidelines
Not applicable.
To learn more about this policy or the supporting procedures, please contact Employee Services.