Aerial view of Old Main in the fall at dusk.
Initial Appointment

Initial Appointment

Policy title
Initial Appointment
Category
Human Resources
Owner
Human Resources
Approved by
Business and Human Resources Office
Policy statement
  • All staff employment positions at Nebraska Wesleyan University are on an employment- at-will status under Nebraska State statues.
  • Initial appointments are probationary for the first 90 days of employment unless extended in writing beyond 90 days.
  • Initial appointments are made by verbal offer of employment and in some cases confirmed by a non-contract letter of appointment.
  • All employees must complete payroll forms with the Human Resource Office within the first three days of employment.
  • If an employee fails to meet with the Human Resource Office within the first three days of employment, any hours worked prior to filling out a federal I9 form are unpaid voluntary hours.

Questions about this policy and implementation procedures should be referred to the Human Resource Office.