An a new employee, how long does probation usually last in large corporate firms?
There is nothing about probation on my offer letter. Does that mean they don't have a probation on me since I was an intern there? Or is there any default and unwritten custom in large corporate firms(KPF, Gensler, SOM, NBBJ)?
Firms vary. I've seen some that lasted a few days, weeks, months, and some even up to a year. Sometimes companies know that people will quit in the short run so the probation perid tends to stretch out to be longer.
"There is nothing about probation on my offer letter."
In that case, check the employee handbook -- or ask someone before accepting the offer?
However, I would find it highly unusual (boarderline unethical) for a firm to use a probationary period and not mention that little tidbit in the offer of employment.
By the way, congratulations on receiving an offer. No small feat in this economy.
Never had a probation period at an architecture firm. Full benefits at SOM day 1. My current firm employs the tactic and my previous firm was too small for COBRA so tricky indeed. I paid the full premium to my former employer. ($1,100 vs $800 while working there) to keep my insurance for an additional 3 months. A year later I received calls from 2 doctors offices about rejected claims and insurance said the final month had not been paid. The policy was good through the final month had it been paid. The check to my previous employer had been cashed.
If a firm has a probation period, let them know what it is costing you in time and money.
A complaint to your state's employment department may be a good starting place. Have you requested your former employer to refund you the last month of health premium they didn't pass along to the insurance company? Tell 'em they have seven days to pay you or you are going to the authorities.
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How long does probation usually last in large corporate firms?(KPF, Gensler, SOM, NBBJ)
An a new employee, how long does probation usually last in large corporate firms?
There is nothing about probation on my offer letter. Does that mean they don't have a probation on me since I was an intern there? Or is there any default and unwritten custom in large corporate firms(KPF, Gensler, SOM, NBBJ)?
Thx!
3 months. Usually health insurance kicks in after the third month you have been working. Saves HR from doing a lot of paper work.
Firms vary. I've seen some that lasted a few days, weeks, months, and some even up to a year. Sometimes companies know that people will quit in the short run so the probation perid tends to stretch out to be longer.
I'm currently at one of the firms you mentioned - three months is normal.
Just for the record, small and mid-size firms do the same thing typically.
Usually, 3 months...then they figure out that your late to work, lazy and either a druggy or have other issues!
Sometimes, it happens in a matter of days!
"There is nothing about probation on my offer letter."
In that case, check the employee handbook -- or ask someone before accepting the offer?
However, I would find it highly unusual (boarderline unethical) for a firm to use a probationary period and not mention that little tidbit in the offer of employment.
By the way, congratulations on receiving an offer. No small feat in this economy.
SOM - 3 months
Probation? I think until you get a Friday afternoon pink slip!
Never had a probation period at an architecture firm. Full benefits at SOM day 1. My current firm employs the tactic and my previous firm was too small for COBRA so tricky indeed. I paid the full premium to my former employer. ($1,100 vs $800 while working there) to keep my insurance for an additional 3 months. A year later I received calls from 2 doctors offices about rejected claims and insurance said the final month had not been paid. The policy was good through the final month had it been paid. The check to my previous employer had been cashed.
If a firm has a probation period, let them know what it is costing you in time and money.
Well that's a lawsuit
A complaint to your state's employment department may be a good starting place. Have you requested your former employer to refund you the last month of health premium they didn't pass along to the insurance company? Tell 'em they have seven days to pay you or you are going to the authorities.
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