Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 603a.8 - Probationary period of interns(a)Status as intern. An intern shall maintain the status of a probationary employee while employed in the intern job classification.(b)Duration of probationary period. The probationary period for an intern job classification shall coincide with the duration of the internship. (1)Minimum duration. The minimum duration of a probationary period for an intern job classification shall be 6 months, defined as 180 calendar days or 975 hours if the internship is completed over a noncontiguous period.(2)Maximum duration. The maximum duration of a probationary period for an intern job classification shall be 18 months, defined as 545 calendar days (365 calendar days plus 6 months at 30 days per month) or 2,925 hours if the internship is completed over a noncontiguous period.(c)Promotion after internship. An intern who has successfully completed the duration of the internship may be promoted in the manner set forth in § 602a.33(b)(2) (relating to promotion). Notice of successful completion of the probationary period shall be given in accordance with § 603a.12(a) (relating to conferment of regular status and removal of probationary employees).(d)Removal of intern. An appointing authority must immediately remove or, if appropriate, return an intern who fails to successfully complete the internship in accordance with § 603a.12(d). This section cited in 4 Pa. Code § 603a.21 (relating to status after involuntary movement).