Extension of merit system coverage

If merit system coverage is extended to a program or agency, examination requirements, if applicable, are waived and each employee must be granted merit system employment status as follows: 1. An employee who meets the minimum qualifications for the class and who has successfully completed a probationary period must be granted regular status. 2. An employee who meets the minimum qualifications for the class but who has not completed a probationary period must be granted probationary status. The employee may obtain regular status upon successful completion of the probationary period. 3. An employee who does not meet the minimum qualifications for the class must be considered as in a merit system exempt status until the employee meets the minimum qualifications. The employee may obtain regular status when the employee meets the minimum qualifications.