<p> Probationary/Limited Appt. Release Letter</p><p>NX Article 9 - Probationary Period SCOPE: Registered Nurses – California Nurses Association</p><p>Summary</p><p>Nurses appointed to career positions must serve a 6-month probation period (date to date, not a calendar month). In cases of a maternity leave or extended illness, the ending date may be moved, not to exceed 6 months total).</p><p>A Probationary/Limited Appt. Letter of Release normally consists of four (4) sections:</p><p>1. Statement that you are releasing the employee. Provide the effective date (2 weeks if possible); 2. Statement that the University actions are not subject to the grievance or arbitration procedures of the Agreement; 3. Statement that the employee must return keys and/or University property; 4. List the attachments (Employee’s Work Performance and General Suitability for University Employment Evaluations, etc.). List the Proof of Service separately as well as the individuals receiving copies of the letter.</p><p>Employee & Labor Relations is available for information and consultation on proposed releases.</p><p>NX Release - Rev 8/12 Instructions are in Boldface Type</p><p>[Date]</p><p>[Employee’s Name]</p><p>RE: Letter of Release (Example)</p><p>Section 1: State that you are releasing the employee and the effective date. Normally two weeks notice is given, but advance notice is not required. (See NX Article 9) </p><p>This is to inform you that, based on the decision of the University, I am releasing you from employment with the [department name], effective [date]. </p><p>Section 2: State that the University actions are not subject to the grievance or arbitration procedures of the Agreement. </p><p>According to the UC/CNA Agreement effective June 2002, the University may release a nurse at its sole discretion. Additionally, this action is not subject to the grievance and arbitration procedures of this Agreement.</p><p>Section 3: Tell the employee to return any University property, including keys. </p><p>With this notice of release, you are hereby directed to return all University property immediately, including but not limited to: ID badge, keys, equipment, uniforms, etc.</p><p>Section 4: A written performance evaluation may be attached if the Nurse has worked beyond the midpoint of the probationary period. A Proof of Service shall be attached, but listed separately. Individuals receiving copies of the letter should also be listed. </p><p>[Signature of Supervisor] [Supervisor’s Title]</p><p>Attachments: Employee Evaluation</p><p>Proof of Service cc: [Supervisor’s Department Head] [Department File] [Employee & Labor Relations Consultant] [Personnel File (via Employee & Labor Relations)]</p><p>NX Release - Rev 8/12 2</p>