OAR 837-007-0240: Hiring on a Preliminary Basis

(1) An authorized designee may conduct a preliminary fitness determination pending the receipt of the Nationwide Criminal Records check and the Department Weigh Test. (2) A subject individual hired or appointed on a preliminary basis under this rule may participate in training, orientation, or work activities as assigned by the Department. (3) A subject individual hired on a preliminary basis is deemed to be on trial service. If the subject individual is denied upon completion of a final fitness determination, as provided under OAR 837-007-0250(2), then the Department shall immediately terminate the subject individual’s employment in or appointment to a position.