Common use of Written Evaluations Clause in Contracts

Written Evaluations. It is the intent of the Employer to conduct ongoing evaluations as provided in Section 1 above. However, the Employer shall prepare one (1) written evaluation on employees who are serving an original probationary period. The evaluation shall occur no later than two (2) weeks prior to the end point of such probation. In addition, the Employer may prepare periodic evaluations of employees. Thereafter the conclusion of the probationary period, written evaluations shall occur once every twelve (12) month period. Except where present practice provides otherwise, written evaluations shall be prepared by the Employee's supervisor who is outside the bargaining unit and who either has first-hand knowledge of the employee's work or has discussed and received recommendations from someone who does. The evaluation shall be limited to the employee's performance of the duties assigned and factors related thereto. The evaluation shall be discussed with the employee, and the employee shall be given a copy immediately after completion and shall sign the evaluation as recognition of having read it. Such signature shall not constitute agreement with the evaluation. Upon an employee’s request, the notation of discipline shall be corrected or amended in the performance evaluation, based upon any applicable grievance resolution.