Common use of Demotion While on Initial Probation Clause in Contracts

Demotion While on Initial Probation. A probationary employee who demotes will continue with the initial probationary period from the position which they came. If the employee fails the initial probationary period, the employee shall be terminated. An employee on initial probation, who accepts a new appointment where the duties and responsibilities are the same shall complete the probationary period for the new position minus service in the original position. An employee on initial probation, who accepts a new appointment where the duties and responsibilities are significantly different from the employee’s previous position may be required to complete a full initial probationary period in the new position. A permanent employee who has been promoted shall serve a probationary period as stipulated in article 6.2.1. A permanent employee who does not successfully complete the probationary period shall revert to the position held prior to the promotion or by mutual agreement the employee may revert to a similar position at the same step in the salary range, subject to any increments that would have been earned had the promotion not taken place