2020 Archdiocese of Atlanta Employee Policy Manual/September 2020 - Manual / Resource - Page 17
Any hiring manager interested in hiring previous or current employees for openings should
contact the Chancery Office of Human Resources for guidance and review of employee’s
background and work record.
Employees must have completed six (6) months of employment in a department with a satisfactory
performance rating before being considered for a lateral transfer. A minimum of one year is
required for a promotional transfer or position change. Exceptions must be approved by the
Chancery Office of Human Resources.
There is a 90-day probationary period for promotions, transfers, or any change resulting in a
position with a higher level of responsibility.
1.6.1 Rehires
Before an employee is considered for rehire, the Chancery Office of Human Resources should be
notified immediately to determine the prior employee’s eligibility for rehire.
If rehired within six (6) months of prior termination date, employment will be handled in the same
manner as a “transfer” of employment.
1.7 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Since employment with the Archdiocese of Atlanta is based on mutual consent, both parties may
terminate employment at will, with or without cause.
1.7.1 Resignation
A written notice of resignation is required in order for any employee to be considered to have
resigned in good standing. The length of notice shall be at least two (2) weeks for regular, full-time,
and regular, part-time employees. A four (4) week notice is preferred for most management staff,
unless otherwise requested by the pastor, principal, or department head. Accumulated vacation
leave may not be taken during the notice period except with permission of the pastor, principal or
department head. In case of immediate resignation without sufficient notice, the employee shall
receive payment for salary earned and accumulated vacation days to resignation date and shall not
be deemed to have resigned in good standing. In the event of anticipated leave taken and not
earned, said amount will be deducted from the final pay check. Any employee who does not
provide the proper notice will be ineligible for rehire.
1.7.2 Termination / Dismissal / Discharge
The only exception to the employment at will arrangement are those limited situations in which
professional educators have written annual contracts signed by the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
