It is one hired to fill up a regular

plantilla position in the company but

who is to undergo a trial period

dictated by law to be no longer than six

(6) months. By company policy or

solely at company's discretion, the

probationary period may be shorter

than six months. The purpose is to

allow the employer to assess the

employee's performance in the

workplace and to evaluate whether he

or she is fit to remain as an efficient

worker. The word probationary refers

to the purpose of the trial period and

not its length. During the probationary

period, the employee will seek to prove

to the employer that he or she is

qualified and has the skills necessary

to meet the standards of the

organization.