ContractProbation Agreement • May 28th, 2025
In probation, there is a lower threshold for dismissing an employee than otherwise. And there is a shorter notice period than for regular dismissal. Trial period with a short notice period can also be an advantage for the employee, so that they can quickly resign after their own notice if they are not happy in the position or at the workplace. Agreement on probation In the private sector, probation must be agreed in writing when entering into the employment contract (Working Environment Act § 15-6). Should the employer wish to include a clause on probation after the contract has been signed, the employee’s consent is required. In the public sector, there is a statutory six-month probation period in any employment relationship, unless it is determined that the probation period does not apply (State Employee Act § 15). There is no access to pre-agree longer probation than six months. The probation period of six months begins to run from the date of accession. Can the probation period be