Article 17 Employee Performance Review

Study Notes

Performance Review Overview

Annual performance evaluations are mandatory for employees, conducted by immediate supervisors and subject to higher-level reviews.
Employees can file a grievance regarding their performance rating, but arbitration is only possible for ratings of "unacceptable" or "needs improvement" for permanent employees.

Step Increases

Step increases are awarded on the anniversary of employment or the last promotion date.
Employees promoted within two pay periods of their increase date will also receive the next step increase.

Consequences of Negative Ratings

Ratings of "unacceptable" or "needs improvement" result in the rescindment of the effective step increase.
Affected employees must reimburse the Department for any overpayments received from step increases during this rating period.
Rescinded step increases are not retroactively paid until performance improves.

Eligibility for Performance Ratings

Employees must work a minimum of six months within a rating period to be eligible for performance ratings.
Those with less than six months of work will not be rated and thus cannot receive annual step raises.
Employees returning to work within the rating period for at least four months and achieving at least an "acceptable" rating will be granted the annual step raise retroactively.

Reviews for Probationary Employees

Probationary employees undergo several performance reviews throughout their first year, specifically at:
- Completion of the Recruit Academy or relevant training,
- Six months,
- Eight months,
- Eleven months of service.

Description

This quiz covers the key aspects of employee performance review policies as outlined in Article 17. Learn about evaluation processes, grievance filing, and the roles of supervisors in employee assessment. Understand the implications for both employees and management regarding performance ratings.