A "qualification period" refers to a specific timeframe or duration in which someone must meet certain requirements or qualifications to be eligible for something. Full definition
This details key information for busy HR practitioners such as current statutory sick pay and maternity pay rates, qualification periods for different employment claims and compensation limits for tribunal claims. (howespercival.com)
The moment you reach the next level, the 100 XP needed to qualify for Silver level will be deducted from your XP counter and the 12 - month qualification period will restart. (dannydealguru.com)
After the initial qualification period is over, there will be a scouting process conducted to vet qualifying players and determine who will enter the draft pool. (sbnation.com)