How to Manage a Probationary Period Exit

Businesses with 20 or more employees must use probationary periods instead of 90-day trial periods.

Probationary periods can be just as effective at assessing new team members, but they are not without challenges and risk.

This useful guide will help employers with 20+ employees stay on the right side of the law when exiting a person on a probation period.

The guide covers:

• Basic principles of probationary periods.
• Ensuring the period is legally robust.
• Paying attention to good faith and proper process.