PURPOSE: To clarify that K.A.R. 1-14-8(e) takes precedence over K.A.R. 1-7-4 in regards to an employee’s original probationary period being extended due to a proposed layoff.

K.A.R. 1-14-8(e) states that:

"New hires and rehires on probation shall not be granted permanent status on or after the date the appointing authority has notified the director of a proposed layoff. However, any new hire or rehire on probation in a position for which no employee subject to layoff meets the required selection criteria may be given permanent status. New hires and rehires on probation shall have their probationary period extended until it is certain that no permanent employee whose position is to be vacated by layoff or who otherwise would be laid off through the exercise of bumping rights is claiming the probationary position."

Original probationary employees affected by K.A.R. 1-14-8(e) will have their length of service continue between the time the director receives a layoff notice and the effective date of the layoff, however no probationary employee will receive permanent status during this time period. Any original probationary employee affected by K.A.R 1-14-8(e) who has served a probationary period in excess of twelve months shall immediately attain permanent status upon the effective date of the layoff.