90-Day New Hire Review Template
Probationary period assessment & decision framework. 90-day new hire review template — probationary assessment with continue/extend/part-ways framework. $49.
Single buyer, lifetime license — covers your business, free quarterly refreshes when laws change.
Not legal advice — review with counsel before signing.
Document details
What's in the template
6 sections, ordered from setup → assessment → support → close.
- 1Pre-review preparation checklist
- 2Self-evaluation prompts for the new hire
- 3Manager observation framework (4 dimensions)
- 4Three-outcome decision tree
- 5Documentation requirements per outcome
- 6Forward-looking goals for months 4-12
Who this is for
- →HR practitioners and people teams handling performance & review in US
- →Small-business owners running HR without a dedicated team
- →Managers preparing for a high-stakes employment conversation
- →Fractional HR consultants and PEO firms
- →In-house counsel partnering with HR on documentation
What you receive
- ✓Editable Microsoft Word (.docx) — open in Word, Pages, or Google Docs
- ✓PDF copy for archival + sharing
- ✓Google Doc-compatible export
- ✓Editorial guidance notes explaining each section
- ✓Single-buyer, lifetime commercial-use license
- ✓Free quarterly refreshes when law or best practice changes
- ✓Instant download — link emailed within seconds of payment
- ✓7-day refund window if the template isn't what you needed
Legal frameworks aligned
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964 — anti-discrimination
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — reasonable accommodation
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) — protected leave
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — wage & hour
- State-specific final-pay rules (CA, CO, MA, MT — same-day)
Reference list — this template is designed to be defensible under these frameworks when used as intended. Not a substitute for counsel on a specific matter.
Frequently asked questions
Different from a regular performance review?
Yes — different purpose. Probationary assessment with three outcomes: continue, extend, or part ways. Simpler criteria focused on fit, capability, and ramp progress.
What if it's not working out?
Decision framework with documentation requirements for each outcome. The part-ways decision needs care — even within probation, state-specific notice and final-pay rules apply.
90-Day New Hire Review Template — $49
Editable .docx + .pdf + Google Doc. Instant download. Single-buyer lifetime license. Free quarterly refreshes.