In most U.S. states, employment is at-will, which means an employer can terminate an employee at any time, with or without cause, as long as it’s not for discriminatory reasons. T… See more

Absenteeism has serious consequences for all employees–regardless of how long they have been working for the company. Since a new employee who is on probation would be under gr… See more

It’s reasonable for an employee to worry about unemployment benefits if they are fired during their probationary period. In most cases, being terminated while on probation d… See more

While the 90-day probationary period is widely used, employers must be aware of the legal considerations associated with it. Even though most states operate under at-will employ… See more