Common use of Appointment and Probation Clause in Contracts

Appointment and Probation. (a) The Parties agree that recruitment and selection of Cleaners will be conducted in accordance with merit principles. Consideration of a Cleaner’s prior performance may be taken into account. (b) The probationary period for all Cleaners shall be three months. (c) The probationary period may be extended in exceptional situations having regard to the nature and circumstances of the employment. (d) Where a vacancy of two months or more exists, a temporary Cleaner will be engaged to fill the vacancy wherever possible. (e) Casual Cleaners may be engaged to fill temporary vacancies of a short-term nature (i.e. up to two months.