Probationary Employees: are employees who are newly hired and whose performance is being evaluated to determine whether further employment in a specific position or with the University is appropriate. Employees who satisfactorily complete the probation period will be notified of their new employment classification. During the probationary period a monthly progress report will be done to ascertain job performance. The employee will be so informed in writing of their performance during the three (3) month period. This period of probation, may result in dismissal without any reason being given by the University in accordance with the Antigua & Barbuda Labor Code (section C8. (3) ). The employee may also choose to end the working relationship by giving 24 hours advance notice.
Temporary Employees: are those who are hired on an interim basis, to temporarily supplement the work force, or to assist in the completion of a specific project. Employment assignments in this category are of a limited duration. Employment beyond any initially stated period does not in any way imply an automatic change in employment status. Interns may also be hired on a temporary basis as it is the policy of AUA to support various national institutions who seek on-the-job training for prospective graduates.
Part-time Employees: an employee contracted for employment that carries fewer hours per week than a full-time job. Workers are considered to be part-time if they commonly work fewer than 40 hours per week or as per one’s contract.
Permanent Employees: an employee becomes a permanent employee when he/she has successfully completed their probation period of 3 months and is notified in writing by the University that he/she is now a confirmed permanent employee.