Common use of Benefits Eligibility Clause in Contracts

Benefits Eligibility. Unless otherwise provided, probationary employees shall not be entitled to fringe benefits set forth in this Agreement during their period of probationary employment and there shall be no retroactive payment for the same upon the successful completion of such period. Such probationary employees, however, shall be paid the contractual minimum wage rate for the classification in which they are placed. In those areas where Health, Welfare and Pension funds require payment then Employer shall make the necessary contributions.