How long must an employee be on the job prior to having an annual performance appraisal?
Employees should complete their probationary period before receiving the annual performance appraisal. If an employee is new to a position but has worked in another department, both the current and the previous supervisors should work together to complete the performance appraisal. In the case of a probationary employee, typically an evaluation should be given midway through the period. This will allow the employee to correct any behavior that may not be meeting standards before the probationary period ends. Check the applicable bargaining contract for the timing and frequency of evaluations to be completed during the probationary period.
