How long is the notice period for probation?

Your employment during this probationary period may be terminated by one weeks’ notice [btw loving that incorrect apostrophe]. Thereafter your notice period will be set at three months”. I can’t see anything else. The HR where I work forgot to confirm mine and did it verbally (2 months after they should have done this).

How long can you be on probation after 6 months?

“The first six months of your employment will be considered probationary. Your employment during this probationary period may be terminated by one weeks’ notice [btw loving that incorrect apostrophe]. Thereafter your notice period will be set at three months”.

When do employers get the full picture of probationary periods?

Simply put, employers do not get the “full picture” until an employee has actually started working for them and the interview veneer has worn off. Then comes the harsh reality that, in practice, almost one in five new employees fails to get past their probationary period or have their probationary period extended.

When to carry out final review of probation?

Tip – As part of the probation process, you should carry out a final review, but the law allows you to do this after the probation period has expired where you’ve reserved this right and the final review is carried out in a reasonable time.

How much notice do you give an employee on probation?

An employee on probation will normally have a shorter notice period in their contract than an employee who has passed. There are certain requirements for notice periods that you must know. For example, staff who have worked for you for at least one month are entitled to at least one week’s notice.

Why was my probation review a week late?

Been with current employer for over 3 months now, probation review due a week ago was finally conducted 2 hours before line manager goes away on holiday for 2 weeks. First monthly review action was regards a mistake I had made due to lack of training, no further mistakes made.

When is final probation meeting with current employer?

Been with current employer for over 3 months now, probation review due a week ago was finally conducted 2 hours before line manager goes away on holiday for 2 weeks. Roll onto today, final probation review took place a week after the 3 months was up.

When do I find out if my probation has been extended?

I’ve also just checked my employment contract which states that the employer must give notice in writing that the probation period is to be extended before the expiry of the original period. This clearly has not happened as my start date was the 15th September and I was only told verbally today (19th Dec) that my probation would be extended.