Re: Orientation or probation

From: Cara Levinson
Email: CaraBLevinson@aol.com
Date: February 08, 2005

Comments

Dear Tracy: Yes, the term "probationary" period comes straight from collective bargaining agreements. It is appropriate for unionized workplaces, and hence inappropriate for union-free environments. I much prefer the term "orientation" because it in no way implies that at the end of the period the employee somehow attains a permanent employment status.