City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manual

City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał

Table of Contents A B C D E F H I J K L List of Appendices G 4.5 Probationary Period - The probationary period is a “trial period” during which the supervisor determines whether the new employee is suitable for and is able to acceptably meet the City’s job performance and behavioral expectations for the position. It is the benefit eligible employee’s initial period of employment. The duration of a probationary period is typically the initial six months of service, but may be longer for specific jobs requiring more extensive training processes and closer supervision. 4.6 Probationary Status - The state of a new benefit eligible employee’s employment during the probationary period. 5.0 ORGANIZATIONAL RULES Probationary Salary Increases Number: D-4 Revision: 8 Effective Date: 12-01-2023 1.0 POLICY S upervisors may reward the successful completion of a new employee’s probationary period with a salary increase, if eligible. 2.0 PURPOSE T o recognize and reward a new employee’s successful completion of the initial employment period. 3.0 SCOPE All benefit eligible employees. 4.0 DEFINITIONS 4.1 At-will Employment - At-will employment means that an employer can dismiss an employee at any time for any reason, except an illegal one. Likewise, an employee can quit a job at any time for any or no reason. 4.2 Benefit Eligible - Full time and part time employees who are eligible for coverage and participation in the City’s benefit programs in addition to legally mandated coverage. See the appendix document, Position Types on page 424. 4.3 Control Point - The job value the City is willing and able to pay. The control point is based on the market value of jobs and internal value to the organization. The control point is the basis for most salary administration calculations. 4.4 Probationary Increase - A salary increase awarded to new employees after successful completion of the probationary period.

D - Compensation

116