ARTICLE 8
PROBATION

8.01 The probationary period of a regular, or temporary treated as regular, employee shall not exceed six (6) months of work, after the initial commencement date of appointment, unless extended by the University for up to three (3) additional months, for reasons that are outlined in writing to the employee and NASA.

8.02 During the probationary period, the Department Head (in consultation with Employee Relations) may dismiss a probationary employee noted in 8.01. The employee shall receive five (5) working days' written notice if his/her period of employment is greater than three (3) months but less than six (6) months.

8.03 No probationary period shall be required on disciplinary or involuntary demotion.

8.04 A regular employee, who transfers or is promoted, shall have a trial period of three (3) months, which may be extended by the Department Head for another three (3) months for reasons that are outlined in writing to the employee. During this trial period, if the employee is deemed unable to perform the duties of the new position satisfactorily, s/he shall be reverted to his/her former position. Any other regular employee affected by such reversion shall similarly be reverted to his/her former position.

8.05 Where a temporary employee is converted to a regular employee in the same position with no break in appointment, the probationary period shall be reduced by the number of months completed in that temporary position as a temporary employee to a maximum reduction of three (3) months.

8.06 Apprentices/Temporary Employees Twelve Months Or Less

For apprentices (2.01 (a)) and temporary (2.01 (e) (i)) employees twelve (12) months or less, this Article shall not apply.