Customer: I am an Employer, in Georgia, and hired an employee with the verbal understanding that there was a 90 day Probationary Period. For example, you may enter 3 months or 30 days.If there is no probationary period enter zero (0) or not appliable in the provided line. It's up to the employer - you should ask them. Be aware that they may be unwilling to do this until you pass the background check. Working Test and Permanent Status for Classified Employees. It is likely that your employee handbook says that the probationary period is still subject to the provisions of At Will employment. Can my employer extend my probation a second time AFTER the expiration date? How Should Employers Set Out Probationary Periods? Probationary periods are normally included as a clause in the main Employment contract.