Glossary
Waiting Period
An initial stretch of employment before a new hire can start accruing or using leave.
A waiting period is the time at the start of employment during which an employee is not yet eligible to accrue or take certain leave — commonly the first 30, 60, or 90 days. It is a common feature of PTO and benefits policies.
Waiting periods should be applied consistently and disclosed up front so new hires know when their entitlement begins.
Example: A 90-day waiting period means PTO starts accruing after three months.
In Orvella: Accrual rules in Orvella can start from a hire date plus a waiting period, so eligibility is handled automatically.