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At the beginning of employment, employees are considered to be in a trial period during their initial 90 days of employment. This is considered to be the ‘introductory period’ of employment. During this time, both the new employee and the Firm will have an opportunity to evaluate one another and the employee’s compatibility, ability and interest in the job and work environment. Employment may be concluded at any time, with or without cause, during or after this introductory period should it be deemed necessary or appropriate by the employee or the Firm. As the introductory period draws to a close, your direct supervisor, will determine whether to continue employment, extend the introductory period further or conclude the employment relationship. The length of the introductory period may be extended, if necessary, at the discretion of the Vice President, Human Resources. The extension of the introductory period will not prohibit employees from taking paid leave. Successful completion of the introductory period, however, does not result in any change in the employment-at-will relationship described in the introduction of this handbook. (b) Regular Full-Time Employees. Those employees who are regularly scheduled to work the scheduled office hours for their location and have successfully completed their introductory period. They are normally eligible for the benefits provided by the Firm. (c) Regular Part-Time Employees. Those employees who are regularly scheduled to work a reduced work schedule of at least 25 hours and less than the core office hours per week and have successfully completed

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