a.At the request of the department head, the probationary period served by a probationary employee may be extended a corresponding length of time, at the discretion of the Human Resources Director (Ord 3385, 02/07) when such an employee has been absent from work in excess of twenty (20) cumulative workdays during the probationary period.

b.The probationer and the department head shall be advised in writing of any such extension. Such actions shall not be construed as disciplinary nor be subject to the grievance procedure set forth in Rule 15 of these Rules.

c.In the event a probationary employee takes an approved unpaid leave of absence of thirty (30) or more calendar days during his/her probationary period, the Human Resources Director (Ord 3385, 02/07) may, upon the recommendation of the employee’s department head, extend the probationary period for an equivalent period of time.

d.No other cause shall be considered for extending a probationary period.