Should we keep using a 90-day probationary period to protect ourselves from wrongful termination lawsuits?
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Probationary periods, better termed "introductory periods," can be an effective tool for you to evaluate performance and limit benefits eligibility for new hires. Keep in mind that some mandated benefits, such as the Affordable Care Act and mandatory paid sick leave, impose eligibility requirements. You cannot have a policy that requires a longer waiting period for mandatory benefits than is allowed under those mandatory laws.
The following misconceptions about introductory periods are also common:
Misconception No. 1
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