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regular part-time employee of the City. Appointments or assignments of persons related to an employee in the same department in which the employee works is prohibited. This provision does not apply to marital or familial status, as protected under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Employment of the spouse of an elected or appointed officer or employee is not prohibited; however, appointing or assigning of an employee's spouse within the same department is prohibited if the appointment or assignment would result in one employee directly supervising or influencing the recruitment, employment, salary, fees, or performance review of the employee's spouse. Appointment to a position with the City shall not be construed as an employment contract between the City of Ramsey and an employee. All employees whose positions are covered by this policy are appointed by and serve at the sole discretion of the employer. 3.10 Probation Subject to the provisions of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, every original and promotional appointment is subject to a probationary period of one (1) year. During this probationary period, a probationary employee may be terminated at the sole discretion of the City. If terminated during the probationary period, the employee shall be notified in writing of the termination and shall have no right to appeal the termination. Employees may use sick and vacation leave during their probationary period at the discretion of the Depailinent Head. At the sole discretion of the City Administrator, an employee's probationary period may be extended for an additional 90 calendar days. Completion of the probationary period or any extended probationary period is not, and cannot be construed as, a promise of continued employment or altering the at -will nature of employment. 3.11 Punctuality and Attendance Every employee has an important role in maintaining a productive workplace. Therefore, it is essential that all employees report to work every day as scheduled. It is unacceptable to be late for work. For example, if an employee's start time is 8:00 a.m., that employee should be at their work location and ready to work at 8:00 a.m. Unsatisfactory attendance, including tardiness and leaving work early, may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. If an employee must be absent or late for any reason, other than approved time off, the employee must notify their immediate supervisor at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of their shift. An employee unable to make contact with their supervisor must notify another superior within their department or Human Resources, within one -hour, unless the employee is incapable of doing so due to extreme circumstances. 3.12 Supplemental Employment 121Page