Probationary periods for new employees

• Author:
• Elizabeth Stevens

It is common for contracts of employment for new employees to include provision for a probationary period. During this period, the employee’s performance and suitability for the job in question should be assessed. The employee will often not qualify for certain benefits during the probationary period. They will also usually be subject to a shorter period of notice than would otherwise apply under the contract if the decision were made to terminate their employment during the probationar... (88 more words)

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