City of Gainesville - File #: 150170.

• File #: 150170.
• Version: 1
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/21/2015
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 8/6/2015
• Final action: 8/6/2015
• Title: Human Resources Policies E-1: Employment, and 06: Probationary Period (B) This item is to amend HR Policy E-1: Employment and sunset HR Policy 06: Probationary Period.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/6/2015	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

Title
Human Resources Policies E-1: Employment, and 06: Probationary Period (B)

This item is to amend HR Policy E-1: Employment and sunset HR Policy 06: Probationary Period.

Explanation
Human Resources Policy E-1: Employment is amended to incorporate the City’s probationary policy, which is currently set forth in Human Resources Policy 06: Probationary Policy. Additionally, the probationary policy provisions are amended to cover only regular appointments; contemplate voluntary transfer or voluntary demotion; change “rejecting” to “releasing” employees; include “dependability” as factor in releasing an employee; delete obsolete distinction between original entrance and promotional appointments; include “voluntary transfer or voluntary demotion” among types of probationary appointments; change “shall” to “may” where employees may be returned to prior position if removed during probationary period; expressly state employees may be terminated if not returned to their prior position when removed during probationary period; provide an exception for collective bargaining provisions that supersede the policy; restate “regular” employees; change “a minimum of” to “at least a” six (6) month probationary period; include language enabling a probationary period “up to twelve (12) months” which will be established at the time of the job offer; restate that probationary employees may be terminated; limit probationary periods that are extended to no more than twelve (12) months total; require Human Resources Director/designee concurrence for extensions of probationary period(s); delete obsolete section on Evaluation of Performance; expressly state an employee may be discharged “at any time” during the probationary period; replace reasons for removal with “for failure to meet probationary standards;” add “or local, state or federal law;” delete obsolete Probationary Employee Evaluation Report verbiage; and delete Eligibility for Employee Benefits verbiage that is covered ...