Employment can be terminated by the agency at any time during the probationary period with one week’s notice in writing.
This agency reserves the right to terminate employment due to lack of funds or a change in funding. Appropriate notice and payments will be given, as defined by the Employment Standards Act. Wherever possible staff input will be sought for consideration of restructuring or reorganizing options.
Any willful disobedience, misconduct or neglect of duty will result in immediate suspension without notice until the charge is investigated.
This agency expects employees to provide the board of directors with at least two weeks notice of resignation, in writing.The Personnel Committee will acknowledge, in writing, that they have received this notice.
Staff may request letters of recommendation from the Executive Director.The Executive Director may request a letter of recommendation from the Chair of the Personnel Committee.
Any situation which might result in the dismissal of an employee will be handled by the Personnel Committee in accordance with the Resolution of Disputes Guidelines. (See the next paragraph.)
Corrective action to resolve difficulties with staff performance will be handled by the Personnel Committee, following these Resolution of Disputes Guidelines.
Step 1) The employee is told clearly, in writing, if there is a problem with his/her work.
Step 2) The employee is told clearly, in writing, what must change.
Step 3) The employee is offered a reasonable amount of help, training or coaching to make the required change, and is given a reasonable amount of time to make it.
Step 4) The employee is told clearly, in writing, what will happen if there is no change.
Step 5) If the above changes cannot be made within the required time, the Personnel Committee may recommend to the Board of Directors that the employee should be dismissed with cause.
Staff complaints and concerns and complaints of staff should be put in writing and submitted to the Executive Director, who will respond, in writing, within three days. The Executive Director’s complaints and concerns should be addressed to the Chair of the board.