ER-MRS 13.09 Attainment of permanent status in class.
Ch. ER-MRS 13 Note
Note: Chapter Pers 13 was renumbered chapter ER-Pers 13, effective March 1, 1983. Chapter ER-Pers 13 was renumbered chapter ER-MRS 13 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats.,
Register, October, 1994, No. 466.
ER-MRS 13.01
ER-MRS 13.01
Definitions. The following are definitions for terms used in this chapter.
ER-MRS 13.01(1)
(1) “Student cooperative program" means those cooperative programs in which individuals participate as provided in s.
230.22 (4), Stats.
ER-MRS 13.01 Note
Note: The definition of probationary period is set forth under s.
ER-MRS 1.02 (24).
ER-MRS 13.01 History
History: Cr.
Register, October, 1972, No. 202, eff. 11-1-72; am.
Register, February, 1981, No. 302, eff. 3-1-81; am.
Register, February, 1983, No. 326, eff. 3-1-83; r. and recr.
Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88.
ER-MRS 13.015
ER-MRS 13.015 Purpose. During the probationary period the work of the employee is to be closely observed to determine if the employee is effectively able to carry out the assigned duties and responsibilities on a continuing basis.
ER-MRS 13.015 History
History: Cr.
Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88.
ER-MRS 13.02
ER-MRS 13.02
Duration. All probationary
periods shall be one year in
duration, except:
ER-MRS 13.02(1)
(1) In the case of an understudy, intern, trainee, student cooperative program or an apprentice appointment, the probationary period shall be lengthened by the total length of such understudy, intern, trainee, student cooperative program or apprentice period.
ER-MRS 13.02(2)
(2) In
the case of employees
who
have not
demonstrated the capacity to be granted permanent status in class within 12 months
after the beginning of an original or promotional probationary period, the
director
may, at the
request
of an appointing authority, extend the probationary period for up to 12
additional
months,
provided the extension is
desirable
on the basis of factors such as:
ER-MRS 13.02(3)
(3) In the case of administrative, technical or professional positions, at the request of an appointing authority, the director may, prior to certification of applicants, establish a probationary period of up to 2 years in order to provide the appointing authority assurance that the employee will have adequate exposure during the probationary period to the various duties and responsibilities which are a part of the position.
ER-MRS 13.02(4)
(4) In
the
case
of
permissive
probationary
periods, the last
6 months may be waived by the
appointing authority.
ER-MRS 13.02(5)
(5) In the case of
initial appointments to
positions
designated
as
supervisory
or
managerial
as
defined under
s.
111.81,
Stats.,
all
probationary
periods
shall
be
for
one year duration, no portion of
which may be
waived.
ER-MRS 13.02(6)
(6) In cases where it is specifically provided otherwise in separate pay schedules.
ER-MRS 13.02 History
History: Cr.
Register, October, 1972, No. 202, eff. 11-1-72; r. (2), am. (1) and (6), renum. (3) to (5) to be (2) to (4) and am., cr. (5),
Register, February, 1981, No. 302, eff. 3-1-81; am. (1),
Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88; corrections in (2), (3), (5) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats.,
Register September 2015 No. 717;
CR 18-006: am. (intro.), (2) (intro.), (4), (5) Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18. ER-MRS 13.03
ER-MRS 13.03
When probation required. A probationary period is required for:
ER-MRS 13.03(3)
(3) The duration that an employee is serving a trainee, intern, apprentice, student cooperative program or understudy appointment; and
ER-MRS 13.03(4)
(4) Upon qualifying for the objective classification after completion of the trainee, intern, apprentice, student cooperative program or understudy period.
ER-MRS 13.03 History
History: Cr.
Register, October, 1972, No. 202, eff. 11-1-72; cr. (intro.), am. (1) and (2), renum. (3) to be (3) (a) and am., cr. (3) (b), r. (4),
Register, February, 1981, No. 302, eff. 3-1-81; renum. from Pers 13.04,
Register, February, 1983, No. 326, eff. 3-1-83; am.
Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88.
ER-MRS 13.04
ER-MRS 13.04
Permissive probationary period provisions. ER-MRS 13.04(1)(1)
For the application of permissive probationary periods on:
ER-MRS 13.04(2)
(2) The appointing authority shall make a determination as to whether the appointee shall serve a permissive probationary period and shall so notify that employee in the letter of appointment.
ER-MRS 13.04(3)
(3) The appointing authority may waive these permissive probationary periods at any time following the initial six month requirement. The employee shall be
notified by the appointing authority of the determination to waive such employee's probationary period.
ER-MRS 13.04 History
History: Cr.
Register, October, 1972, No. 202, eff. 11-1-72; am.
Register, February, 1981, No. 302, eff. 3-1-81; renum. from Pers 13.05,
Register, February, 1983, No. 326, eff. 3-1-83; corrections in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, October, 1994, No. 466;
CR 18-006: am. (1) (a), (3) Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18.
ER-MRS 13.045
ER-MRS 13.045 Probationary period for positions brought into the classified service. If an incumbent employee is certified and appointed under s.
230.15 (1m) (c), Stats., the director shall determine the employee's probationary status under s.
230.28, Stats., except that the employee shall receive credit toward any probationary period for the time the employee had been employed in the position immediately prior to appointment under s.
230.15 (1m) (c), Stats.
ER-MRS 13.045 History
History: Emerg. cr. eff. 3-5-93; cr.
Register, August, 1993, No. 452, eff. 9-1-93; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats.,
Register September 2015 No. 717.
ER-MRS 13.05(1)(1)
Up to 348 work hours. If an employee has absences from employment not exceeding 348 work hours or prorated portion for part-time employees for any reason approved by the appointing authority, the appointing authority shall determine whether such absence shall be waived from the probationary time or the probationary period is to be extended to cover such absence. The employee shall be given written notice of such extension.
ER-MRS 13.05(2)
(2) More than 348 work hours. If an employee has such absence
from employment totaling more than 348
work hours or the prorated
portion for
part-time
employees,
during a probationary period
identified in s.
ER-MRS 13.03, the probationary
period
shall
be
extended
by
the
length
of
the
time absent, except that up to 348 work hours or prorated portion for part-time employees
may
be
waived
by the
appointing authority.
For
permissive
probationary
periods,
such
extension
is at
the
discretion
of
the
appointing
authority
except
that
the employee must serve a minimum of
6 months consistent with s.
ER-MRS 13.02 (4).
The
employee shall
be
given
written
notice of such extension.
ER-MRS 13.05(3)
(3) Termination due to pending layoff. If
an employee
was terminated
during a probationary period
due to
a pending layoff prior to July 1, 2016,
and is later reinstated, the time served may be carried over at the discretion of the new appointing
authority. Determination
of
any such carry-over shall be specified at the time of the reinstatement
and written notice
given
to
the
employee
and
a
record
of
such
notification kept on file.
ER-MRS 13.05(4)
(4) Resignation. If an employee resigns during a probationary period, and is later reappointed from the same employment register, the time served shall not be carried over.
ER-MRS 13.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, October, 1972, No. 202, eff. 11-1-72; am. (5)
Register, September, 1975, No. 237, eff. 10-1-75; am. (1) and (5),
Register, December, 1976, No. 252, eff. 1-1-77; am. (1) to (4), r. (5),
Register, February, 1981, No. 302, eff. 3-1-81; renum. from Pers 13.06,
Register, February, 1983, No. 326, eff. 3-1-83;
CR 18-006: am. (1) to (3) Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18. ER-MRS 13.06 History
History: Cr.
Register, October, 1972, No. 202, eff. 11-1-72; r. and recr.
Register, February, 1981, No. 302, eff. 3-1-81; renum. from Pers 13.07,
Register, February, 1983, No. 326, eff. 3-1-83; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, October, 1994, No. 466.
ER-MRS 13.07
ER-MRS 13.07
Time not counted. Time served in a project appointment or limited term appointment, including an emergency or provisional appointment, shall not be counted as a part of any probationary period.
ER-MRS 13.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, October, 1972, No. 202, eff. 11-1-72; am.
Register, February, 1981, No. 302, eff. 3-1-81; renum. from Pers 13.08,
Register, February, 1983, No. 326, eff. 3-1-83.
ER-MRS 13.08(1)(1)
Action by appointing authority. The appointing authority may dismiss any employee without the right of appeal during the employee's probationary period. Dismissals shall not be made on a discriminatory basis as defined under ss.
111.31 to
111.395, Stats.
ER-MRS 13.08(2)
(2) Dismissal notice required. When a probationary employee is to be dismissed, the appointing authority shall immediately provide written notice to the employee to be dismissed of the reasons for dismissal, the date on which dismissal is to occur, and that the employee may be restored to the register from which he or she was appointed, if it still exists, upon request to and with the approval of the director pursuant to s.
230.28 (3), Stats. A copy of such notice shall be sent to the director. An employee who has permanent status and is dismissed while on a probationary period under the provisions of s.
ER-MRS 14.03 or
15.055, shall also be notified whether or not the employee will be restored to the employee's former position, or to a position assigned to a class having the same pay rate or pay range maximum, or to a position in a class assigned to a counterpart pay rate or pay range.
ER-MRS 13.08 Note
Note: For rights of employees who are terminated from a position while serving a probationary period resulting from promotion, transfer or demotion, see ch.
ER-MRS 14,
15 or
17, respectively.
ER-MRS 13.08 History
History: Cr.
Register, October, 1972, No. 202, eff. 11-1-72; am. (1) and (2),
Register, December, 1976, No. 252, eff. 1-1-77; am.
Register, February, 1981, No. 302, eff. 3-1-81; renum. from Pers 13.09 and am.
Register, February, 1983, No. 326, eff. 3-1-83; r. (1) (b) and (3), am. (2),
Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88; corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, October, 1994, No. 466; correction in (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats.,
Register September 2015 No. 717.
ER-MRS 13.09
ER-MRS 13.09
Attainment of permanent status in class. Permanent status in class is attained immediately upon completion of the last work period to which the employee was assigned to work during his or her probationary period regardless of whether it falls on or before the last day of the probationary period. Prior to the end of the probationary period, the appointing authority shall notify the employee in writing that the employee will attain permanent status in class. No employee may be denied permanent status in class after successfully completing a probationary period because an appointing authority fails to submit notice.
ER-MRS 13.09 History
History: Cr.
Register, October, 1972, No. 202, eff. 11-1-72; am.
Register, February, 1981, No. 302, eff. 3-1-81; renum. from Pers 13.10,
Register, February, 1983, No. 326, eff. 3-1-83; am.,
Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88.