New Jersey § 11a:4-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 11a:4-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11a:4-15.
The purpose of the working test period is to permit an appointing authority to determine
whether an employee satisfactorily performs the duties of a title. A working test period is part of the examination process which shall be served in
the title to which the certification was issued and appointment made. The commission shall provide for: a. A working test period following regular appointment of four months, which may be
extended to six months at the discretion of the commission , except that the working test period for political subdivision employees shall be
three months and the working test period for entry level law enforcement, correction
officer, and firefighter titles shall be 12 months; b. Progress reports to be made by the appointing authority and provided to the employee
at such times during the working test period as provided by rules of the commission and a final progress report at the end of the entire working test period shall be
provided to the employee and the commission ; c. Termination of an employee at the end of the working test period and termination
of an employee for cause during the working test period; and d. The retention of permanent status in the lower title by a promoted employee during
the working test period in the higher title and the right to return to such permanent
title if the employee does not satisfactorily complete the working test period, but
employees removed for cause during a working test period shall not be so returned.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 11a:4-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 11a:4-15 cover?
Section 11a:4-15 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 11a:4-15?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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