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Employee & Labor Relations
A Resource for County of San Mateo Employees, Supervisors, and Managers
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AFSCME MOU 2021-2024
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OSS MOU 2021-2026
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SEIU MOU 2021-2024
SMCCE MOU 2022-202
UAPD MOU 2022-2025
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Confidential Resolution 2024-2027
Confidential Resolution 2022-2024
Management Resolution 2024-2027
Management Resolution 2022-2024
Unrepresented Attorney Resolution 2024-2027
Unrepresented Attorney Resolution 2022-2024
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OSS MOU 2021-2026
PDA MOU 2022-2025
SEIU MOU 2021-2024
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UAPD MOU 2022-2025
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Confidential Resolution 2022-2024
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Management Resolution 2022-2024
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Unrepresented Attorney Resolution 2022-2024
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03. Probationary Periods
Employee Relations Handbook
01. Introduction to the Employee Relations Handbook
02. Documentation
03. Probationary Periods
04. Introduction to Performance & Conduct
05. The Skelly Process
06. Performance
07. Conduct
08. Conducting Employee Investigations
09. Tardiness & Absenteeism
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Overview – Grievances & Appeals
12. The Grievance Process
13. The Civil Service Appeal Process
14. Classified & Unclassified Employment
15. Seniority & Layoffs
16. Work Schedules
17. Leaves of Absence
18. Labor Relations
19. Reference Checks
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Probationary Periods
The probationary period is the final phase in the examination process. The purpose of the probationary...
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A. Who serves a probationary period?
Employees who are appointed to a classified position undergo a probationary period. Employees who promote,...
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B. How long are probationary periods?
An employee’s probationary period is made up of either 1040, 1560, 2080, or 3120 hours (equivalent...
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C. What are your supervisory responsibilities during a probationary period?
You are responsible for communicating performance and conduct standards and expectations to the employee,...
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D. Can a probationary period be extended?
Yes, a probationary period can be extended to a total maximum length of 2,080 hours (one year of full-time...
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E. How does an employee become permanent?
The preferred way is for the supervisor to write a performance evaluation just prior to the end of the...
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F. How are employees notified that they have failed to pass their probationary period?
An employee is notified via a letter from the department head or designee, stating he/she is being rejected...
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G. Can an employee transferring to another department be required to complete a new probationary period?
Section 12 of Civil Service Commission Rule XI provides that employees may transfer from one position...
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H. Can an employee grieve or appeal a probationary dismissal?
An employee cannot grieve a probationary rejection. An employee may appeal a probationary rejection to...
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I. Can a probationary employee take vacation time?
The County Ordinance Code states: “No vacation will be permitted prior to the completion of 13 full...
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Request for Transfer or Voluntary Demotion
Available online at http://intranet.co.sanmateo.ca.us/hr/forms/ or from your department Payroll/Personnel...
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Sample Acknowledgment and Acceptance Letter
– PLEASE PLACE ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – DATE: EMPLOYEE’S NAME HOME STREET ADDRESS CITY,...
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Sample Request for Extension of Probationary Period #1
– PLEASE PLACE ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – DATE Donna Vaillancourt, Director Human...
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Sample Request for Extension of Probationary Period #2
– PLEASE PLACE ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – DATE Donna Vaillancourt, Director Human...
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Sample Resignation Form
– PLEASE PLACE ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Resignation of Employment This will document...
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Sample Termination Letter for Probationary Employee*
– PLEASE PLACE ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – DATE NAME CLASSIFICATION DEPARTMENT Dear...
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