Nevada § 284.290 - Probationary period: Length; dismissal or demotion; notification by appointing authority regarding permanent status
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 284.290 — Probationary period: Length; dismissal or demotion; notification by appointing authority regarding permanent status, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 284.290. Probationary period: Length; dismissal or demotion; notification by appointing authority regarding permanent status
1. All original competitive appointments to and promotions within the classified service
must be for a fixed probationary period of 6 months, except that a longer period not
exceeding 1 year may be established for classes of positions in which the nature of
the work requires a longer period for proper evaluation of performance. 2. Dismissals or demotions may be made at any time during the probationary period
in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission. 3. Before the end of the probationary period and in accordance with regulations adopted
by the Commission, the appointing authority shall notify the Administrator in writing
whether or not the probationer is a satisfactory employee and should receive the status
of a permanent appointee.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 284.290 cover?
Section 284.290 ("Probationary period: Length; dismissal or demotion; notification by appointing authority regarding permanent status") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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