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Isn't a probation period a contractual thing? I don't think there is any legislation defining it? I've certainly had employment contracts (a long time ago) that
by arethuza 2y ago
Isn't a probation period a contractual thing? I don't think there is any legislation defining it? I've certainly had employment contracts (a long time ago) that didn't include it.
- foldr 2y agoYes, but if a contract specified, say, a five year probation period, that almost certainly would be 'unreasonable' and not enforceable. And yes, an employer does not have to specify a probationary period if they don't want to.
- arethuza 2y agoIndeed, I should know about the "not enforceable" bit as I had a dispute with a former employer on that very point - just because its in an employment contract doesn't make it enforceable. The cherry on the cake was the need for my former employer to pay my lawyer bill!