Graduate assistantship termination guidance is included in the Graduate Assistantship Handbook and Graduate Assistantship Process Manual. The employment of student employees may end under several circumstances:<\/p>\n

Voluntary termination (resignation):<\/strong> A student employee may resign from their position. Resignations should be submitted in writing (via email or memo) to the supervisor. It is a common professional practice to provide two weeks’ notice prior to the last day worked, but it is not required.<\/li>\n

Involuntary termination:<\/strong>\n
- Performance reasons:<\/strong><\/em><\/span> Student employees may be terminated for reasons which include (but are not limited to):\n\n
  Failure to perform at a level that meets the requirements of the job<\/li>\n
  Failure to follow supervisor instructions<\/li>\n
  Failure to adhere to policies concerning work schedule, attendance, dress code, call out procedures or other NAU policies or Student Code of Conduct<\/li>\n
  Failure to return to work following the end of an academic break or absence<\/li>\n
  Any other good and just cause<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
  Termination notice:<\/strong> A supervisor may determine that termination is necessary. The best practice is to provide a brief written memo or email to formally inform the student employee of their termination, final day at work, and general explanation for the termination.<\/p>\n
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  By law and by policy, an employee who is dismissed on the same day as the termination notice is given shall be paid all wages within seven business days following the termination date. The employee may waive that right and receive their final check on the next regular paycheck. Supervisors should contact the HR payroll team for assistance with a 7-day check.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
  Supervisor Consultation<\/h3>\n
  Student Employment is here to help you navigate this process. Email us at StudentEmployment@nau.edu<\/a> to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n
  Student employee concerns<\/h2>\n
  A student employee who has a concern regarding their work or their workplace is encouraged to first address the concern with their supervisor. The supervisor should communicate and consult with their supervisor or others in leadership or the chain of command to find a resolution to the student employee’s concern.<\/p>\n
  The student employee may bypass the supervisor when the concern involves allegations of sexual, racial, or other prohibitive harassment by that supervisor.<\/em> These allegations should be referred to NAU’s Equity and Access Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n
  Graduate Assistants are encouraged to review the Graduate Assistantship Handbook for guidance related to appointment concerns.<\/p>\n
  Resources to help students and supervisors<\/h3>\n
  At times, because of what student employees may share with a supervisor, it will be most appropriate to also refer students directly to some of these offices for assistance (especially Counseling Services<\/a>, Equity and Access<\/a>, Disability Resources<\/a>). Below are resources available to help supervisors appropriately navigate student employee issues and concerns.<\/p>\n\n
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Student Employment is here to help you navigate this process. Email us at StudentEmployment@nau.edu<\/a> to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n

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