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Probationary Period

Probationary Period

Policy title
Probationary Period
Category
Human Resources
Owner
Human Resources
Approved by
Business and Human Resources Offices
Policy statement
  • Staff employees are required to complete a probationary period of three (3) continuous working months (first 90 days of employment).
  • The employee may resign during a probationary period without any adverse results. All staff are employed under employment at will under Nebraska state law status.
  • The Assistant Vice President for Human Resource, under unusual and extenuating circumstances, can extend the probationary period for a new employee.
  • Under no circumstances can the probationary period extend beyond a date that is six (6) months from the employee's effective date of hire.

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