Probationary Status for Classified and Unclassified Employees
It is the intent of this policy to define probationary status for Winthrop Employees in FTE positions.
All classified and unclassified employees appointed to fill established (FTE) positions on a full-time or part-time basis shall normally be required to serve a probationary period of 12 months. The probationary period may not be extended.
| Policy Number: | 4.45 |
| Effective Date: | 01/01/2010 |
| Date Reviewed: | 10/19/2016 |
| Last Review Date: | |
| Responsible Official: | |
| Responsible Office: | Human Resources, Employee Diversity and Wellness |
| Contact Information: |
303 Tillman Hall Rock Hill, SC 29733, USA 803/323-2273 803/323-4861 (fax) HRhelp@winthrop.edu |
1.0 Specific meanings of bold terms seen throughout this policy can be found within the University's policy definition glossary by following the link below.
THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT A CONTRACT BETWEEN EMPLOYEES AND WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. WINTHROP UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.
Policy
The probationary period is a working test period which is used to determine whether or not an employee is performing satisfactorily in the position. An employee who receives an overall rating above “Unsatisfactory “prior to the end of the probationary period will obtain covered status as a State employee and permanent status in the class. Employees who do not perform satisfactorily during the probationary period will have their employment terminated.
Employees in probationary status may have their employment terminated at any time, for any reason and without explanation, with no right to appeal through the employee grievance process or to the State Employee Grievance Committee.
Probationary employees are not eligible for grievance rights (for termination, suspension, demotion, etc.) or for the Employee Educational Assistance Program until attaining permanent status, which occurs after the successful completion of the 12-month probationary period.
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