Probationary Period Agreement

A probationary period agreement between an employer and employee outlines the specific details regarding the probationary period. It includes provisions for the length of the probation and the requirements for the employee to be permanently hired.

Purpose

Employers use a probationary period agreement to protect the company from employees who are not efficient or good fits for the company. They are also designed for notifying employees about the probationary period and what happens after the period ends.

Details

The agreement lists the dates the probationary period begins and ends. It tells the employee the options the employer has after the period ends. If the employee performs well, the job is offered as a permanent position. If the performance is not what the company expects, the employer terminates the position after the probationary period ends and suffers no recourse from the termination.

Information

This form allows employees to know that their work is being closely monitored during this period. An employer should inform the employee of the exact expectations of the job to avoid miscommunication. Throughout the probationary period, the employer is required to discuss any potential issues that could affect the employee's status.

References

• VCSBSA: Probationary Period Agreement
• Department of Labour Te Tari Mahi: Guide to Probation Periods