Benefits | Probationary Toolkits | FAQs

Yes, the probation process is a condition of employment and you are required under the terms of your employment contract to engage in the process.

No, the person you report directly to will be the person who carries out your probation assessments.

You, your Line Manager, Learning  and Organisational Development and, in certain circumstances, appropriate members of DCU Senior Management.

Should you disagree with any of the conclusions, you should outline these comments to your Line Manager and include them in the relevant section(s) of the form. Note that while you may disagree with elements of the assessment the ultimate decision maker on your performance levels is your Line Manager. Therefore, the onus is on you to meet the required performance standards.

Employees are normally ineligible to compete for other vacancies in the University while under probation.

Yes. A probation period of 12 months applies where an employee is promoted to a higher grade. 

In this case, the probation period continues to apply until a total of 12 months service at the higher grade has been achieved.

You will be given the opportunity to improve your performance and appropriate supports will be provided if applicable. If the negative assessment of your performance leads to the risk of the extension of your probation period, or to the risk of termination of your employment, you will be given the right to appeal and the opportunity to improve performance.