Introductory Period

NCG Medical has an introductory period for new employees. During the initial period, we will evaluate your work habits and abilities to make sure that you can perform your job satisfactorily. The introductory period also gives you time to decide if your new position meets your expectations-

Since your employment with NCG Medical is voluntary and at-will, you may terminate your job at any time during or after the introductory period, with or without cause or advance notice. Likewise, NCG Medical may terminate your employment at any time during or after the initial period, with or without cause or advance notice.

The introductory period for all new and rehired employees is the first 90 calendar days after their hire date.

If you are absent for a significant amount of time during your introductory period, the length of the absence will automatically extend the initial period. We may also lengthen the introductory period if we decide it was not long enough to evaluate your performance. This could happen either during or at the end of the initial period.

When employees satisfactorily complete the introductory period, they are assigned to the "regular" employment classification.

During the introductory period, new employees are eligible for those benefits that are required by law, such as Social Security and workers' compensation insurance. After becoming regular employees, they may also qualify for other NCG Medical benefit programs, subject to the terms and conditions of each benefit program. Be sure to review the information for each benefits program to see the exact requirements.

Policy No.  205