UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
Benefits are effective the first day of employment (benefits subject to state regulations)
Eligibility – All employees
(Reference Policy 7.40)
All employees are covered for benefits when discharged through no fault of their own. Benefits are paid through the state of New Mexico.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
(Reference Policy 8.50)
All new regular employees are subject to an initial probationary period:
- six-months for nonexempt employees
- one-year for exempt employees
During the probationary period, a new employee may be terminated with or without cause and without recourse to the pre- and post-action grievance procedures except in cases alleging discrimination.
Employees are encouraged to read NMSU policy 8.50 in it’s entirety to ensure a full understanding of the probationary period.
The probationary period is essential and is used as an adjustment period for employees and supervisors.
NOTE: This is a summary description of benefits available to New Mexico State University employees. This document does not set a contractual commitment of benefits. If you have any questions concerning benefits, please refer them to the Benefit Services Department.
For more details on the benefit programs please refer to Chapter 7 of the NMSU policy manual.
- Benefit Services
- MSC 3HRS * P.O. Box 30001 * Las Cruces, NM 88003 * Hadley Hall, Room 14
- (575) 646-1741 * benefits@nmsu.edu