Although a candidate can look good on paper and interview well, they may not be the perfect match. You can test the waters with a probation period. If the required standards aren’t met, can it be
extended automatically?
Published 12.09.2017
A probation period allows you to confirm that a new employee can actually do the job you’ve hired them for. But suppose they’ve ended up spending a large chunk of it on sick leave? What options are
available to you then?
Published 18.11.2011
You recently hired a new employee who is currently on probation. They’ve now gone off sick and are likely to be absent for several weeks. Can you extend their probation period automatically?
Published 24.09.2020
A probation period enables you to assess a new hire’s performance and conduct. At the end of that period, you’ll either confirm their job role, extend the probation period or dismiss them. What are
the dangers for you if probation is extended?
Published 07.09.2022
You’re looking to move one of your employees to a newly created role, but aren’t sure what to do about a trial period. Should you require her to complete a probationary period or will a less formal
review suffice?
Published 20.09.2007
When a new employee starts work, the last thing on your mind is how to get rid of them. However, things don’t always work out. In light of the new disciplinary and grievance procedures, how can you
still get rid of poor performers?
Published 07.09.2006
You want to dismiss an employee who failed their probation period due to poor performance. However, he’s now off sick. Can you still dismiss him or does his sickness absence prevent you from doing
so?
Published 02.10.2015
It’s been suggested that probation periods are pointless because new employees can only claim unfair dismissal once they’ve accrued two years’ continuous service. So should you bother with them or
not?
Published 21.05.2014
You hired a new employee who was subject to a three-month probation period. Unfortunately, this expired whilst their line manager was on holiday. Can their probation period still be reviewed or are
your hands now tied?
Published 13.06.2023
You’ve decided to promote an employee, and whilst you’re pretty sure they’ll meet your expectations it’s possible that they won’t. So is there anything you can do to protect yourself if things don’t
work out?
Published 28.09.2009