Can I be terminated during probation?

Yes, Preferred Service employees can be terminated during their probationary period for any reason, subject to Tennessee Department of Human Resources laws, rules, and policies.

Key Points:

• Initial Probation: Employees serving their first 12 months of State employment are not eligible for appeal rights if terminated.
• Subsequent Probation: Employees on probation due to promotion into a new role retain appeal rights.

For more information, visit the TN State Government Employee Handbook at https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/hr/documents/EmployeeHandbook.pdf.