The probationary period is the final phase in the examination process. The purpose of the probationary period is to allow the employer to make aRead More →

Employees who are appointed to a classified position undergo a probationary period. Employees who promote, demote, or transfer to another department may also serve aRead More →

An employee’s probationary period is made up of either 1040, 1560, 2080, or 3120 hours (equivalent to 6, 9, 12, or 18 months of full-time employment).Read More →

You are responsible for communicating performance and conduct standards and expectations to the employee, monitoring their performance and conduct against those standards, and providing timelyRead More →

Yes, a probationary period can be extended to a total maximum length of 2,080 hours (one year of full-time service). Probationary periods that are alreadyRead More →

The preferred way is for the supervisor to write a performance evaluation just prior to the end of the employee’s probationary period, recommending that theRead More →

An employee is notified via a letter from the department head or designee, stating they are being rejected during their probationary period. See Sample RejectionRead More →

Section 12 of Civil Service Commission Rule XI provides that employees may transfer from one position to another in their same classification. This rule also states thatRead More →

An employee cannot grieve a probationary rejection. An employee may appeal a probationary rejection to the Civil Service Commission only if they allege and substantiateRead More →

The County Ordinance Code states: “No vacation will be permitted prior to the completion of 13 full pay periods of continuous service in any status.” TheRead More →