Georgia is an employment "at will" state. That means that an employer can always let an employee go for any, or no, reason and with no notice or warning.Did you hire a new employee? Learn all about probationary period, what you should keep in mind, and how to do it right at Homebase! This Rule provides a framework to support effective hiring and compliance with applicable employment laws and state wide policies. The 90 day probation period is primarily for the employers benefit in avoiding an unemployment compensation claim charge to their record. During probation they can let you go for anything. As previously noted, a person can get fired during a probation period, if they are in an atwill employment state.