TEAMS employees serve a six-month probationary period upon hire at the University of Florida, unless their probationary periods are extended. Probationary periods can be extended in three-month intervals, up to a maximum of 12 months in total. Once a TEAMS employee has successfully completed the initial probationary period, they will not serve any additional probationary periods if they maintain continuous service.
Probationary employees will receive UF Engaged Check-ins at their mid-point (3-months) and at the end of their probationary period (6-months); if the probationary period has been extended, additional probationary Check-ins will happen and 9-months and 12 months, as appropriate. During the probationary period, leaders are required to work with their Employee Relations Office for Probationary Extensions.
Should an employee be dismissed during his or her probationary period, he or she may or may not be eligible for re-employment with the university. A determination is made on a case-by-case basis, depending on the severity of the cause for termination. Leaders are required to work with their Employee Relations Office before initiating a Probationary Dismissal.