Introductory
Period
The introductory period is
intended to give new employees the opportunity to
demonstrate their ability to achieve a satisfactory level
of performance and to determine whether the new position
meets their expectations. The Sample Company uses this
period to evaluate employee capabilities, work habits,
and overall performance. Either the employee or The
Sample Company may end the employment relationship at
will at any time during or after the introductory period,
with or without cause or advance notice.
All new and rehired employees
work on an introductory basis for the first 90 calendar
days after their date of hire. Employees who are promoted
or transferred within The Sample Company must complete a
secondary introductory period of the same length with
each reassignment to a new position. Any significant
absence will automatically extend an introductory period
by the length of the absence. If The Sample Company
determines that the designated introductory period does
not allow sufficient time to thoroughly evaluate the
employee's performance, the introductory period may be
extended for a specified period.
In cases of promotions or
transfers within The Sample Company, an employee who, in
the sole judgment of management, is not successful in the
new position can be removed from that position at any
time during the secondary introductory period. If this
occurs, the employee may be allowed to return to his or
her former job or to a comparable job for which the
employee is qualified, depending on the availability of
such positions and The Sample Company's needs.
Upon satisfactory completion of
the initial introductory period, employees enter the
"regular" employment classification.
During the initial introductory
period, new employees are eligible for those benefits
that are required by law, such as workers' compensation
insurance and Social Security. After becoming regular
employees, they may also be eligible for other The Sample
Company-provided benefits, subject to the terms and
conditions of each benefits program. Employees should
read the information for each specific benefits program
for the details on eligibility requirements.
Benefits eligibility and
employment status are not changed during the secondary
introductory period that results from a promotion or
transfer within The Sample Company.
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