PAP.22.4.070 Probationary Period

(a) All employee's initial contract at the LCO Day Care shall involve a probationary period of ninety (90) calendar days, during which employees will get to know fellow employees, management and the duties involved for the position. The probationary period may be waived by the LCO Day Care Director for hourly or substitute employment.

(b) The probationary period is a trial time for both the employee and the LCO Day Care. During this probationary period, the LCO Day Care shall evaluate the employee's suitability for employment. At any time during the probationary period, an employee may resign without any detriment to the employee's record. In addition, if during this period an employee's work habits, attitude, attendance, or performance do not measure up to the LCO Day Care's expectations, the LCO Day Care may extend the probationary period for up to ninety (90) calendar days or terminate the employee's employment without the ability of the employee to appeal the decision.

(c) Probationary employees are eligible for holiday leave and funeral leave. Probationary employees accrue Personal Time Off. Such employees cannot use Personal Time Off until the completion of their probationary period, unless authorized by their immediate supervisor with concurrence from the LCO Day Care Director and only for medical reasons or extreme circumstances. If an employee does not complete the probationary period for any reason, the employee forfeits all accrued but unused benefits.

(d) At the end of the probationary period, the LCO Day Care shall prepare a written performance evaluation and discuss overall job performance with the employee. During the course of the discussion, the employee is encouraged to present his or her comments and ideas as well.

(e) The probationary period ends only when a written evaluation of the employee is filed by the supervisor indicating the employee has passed probation, with no exceptions.