Last August, the state legislature made significant changes to the State Personnel Act (now “State Human Resources Act”), which included several major updates to the laws governing the state’s human resources system. As a result, University policy for SPA staff employees’ probationary periods has changed. SPA employees hired after Aug. 21, 2013, will now retain their probationary status for 24 months.
This aligns with the designation of when State employees achieve “career status,” which occurs when they have been continuously employed in a permanent position for 24 months from the date of hire.
During the probationary period, employees continue to earn leave and total state service credit. They are also eligible for retirement and health benefits, as well as other benefits such as tuition waivers and tuition assistance (after three months of employment). They will still receive a work plan and performance feedback, and can receive salary adjustments as allowed by policy.
However, probationary employees are not eligible for layoff benefits including severance pay, health insurance continuation and priority reemployment consideration, and have limited grievance rights.
If you have questions regarding any of these changes, please contact your School/Division Human Resources Office.
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