Probationary periods

New and updated

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  Tasks

  Dismiss an employee during or at the end of a probationary period

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  Tasks

  Confirm an employee who has successfully completed their probationary period in the role

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  Tasks

  Extend an employee's probationary period

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  Letters and forms

  Letter to employee setting out probation plan

  A model letter to give to a new recruit who is subject to a probationary period.

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  Letters and forms

  Letter informing employee of completion of satisfactory probationary period

  A model letter confirming an employee's appointment at the end of a satisfactory probation period.

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  Contract clauses

  Probationary period contract clause

  A model contract clause setting out terms relating to a probationary period.

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  Letters and forms

  Letter dismissing employee because of poor performance during probationary period

  A model letter to confirm dismissal on the ground of poor performance during an employee's probationary period.

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  Letters and forms

  Letter extending employee's probationary period because of underperformance or conduct

  A model letter to confirm the extension of an employee's probationary period because of unsatisfactory performance or minor conduct.

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  Letters and forms

  Letter extending employee's probationary period because of frequent or extended absence

  A model letter to confirm the extension of an employee's probationary period because frequent or extended absence from work has made make it difficult to assess the employee's performance.

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  FAQs

  In what circumstances might it be appropriate to extend an employee's probationary period?