- OHR will follow up with the new employee's supervisor one week prior to the expiration of the introductory period to ensure that the performance report form (PRF) is completed and reviewed with the employee.
- The Supervisor will return the PRF to OHR indicating if the employee is to be confirmed or dismissed.
- If the employee is to be dismissed the Supervisor will indicate this in the OPAL giving detailed reasons for the dismissal.
- Extension of Introductory Period
- a)At the request of the department head, an extension of up to 90 days may be approved. The intent of such extension is to provide the department with additional time to determine whether or not an employee will be successful in his or her job. If such an extension is approved, a detailed outline of areas needed for improvement must be provided to and signed by the employee, and a copy must be provided to OHR for the employee's personnel file. At the end of the extension, the employee and OHR must be advised, in writing, of the decision to retain or dismiss the employee. During the extension period, all conditions of the introductory period will apply.
- b)Unpaid leaves of absence may be granted at the discretion of the appropriate Vive-President, but the period of the leave shall extend the introductory period by the amount of time taken for such leave. The introductory period must be successfully completed before the employee is eligible for other benefit programs.
- c)Employees, during the introductory period, are not entitled to paid sick leave until such period has ended, however leave of absences during the probation period will be considered during the Introductory Period Review. All time accumulated during the introductory period will be computed toward allowable vacation leave, sick leave, and all other benefits determined by length of service.
- d)At any time within the 90 day introductory period, the employee may be confirmed, dismissed, or have their introductory time extended. OHR will issue the appropriate letter which will be handed to the employee by his/her Department Head. A merit review is not to be conducted at this time.
- OHR will issue a letter of confirmation/dismissal/extension of an introductory period to the employee within three (3) working days of completion of the OPAL. If Departments do not return the OPAL by the expiration of the introductory period, the employee is deemed to have satisfactorily completed the period. Please note that successful completion of the probationary period does not alter the “at will” status of KSU employees.
20.5 NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
INTRODUCTION
KSU is committed to providing a workplace where its employees can be successful. Employees need information about the work environment prior to starting work. This policy is designed to provide new employees important information about KSU and their job in order that they can get off to a good start in their new position with KSU.