During the probationary period, the notice period is shortened. This time can be seen as a kind of testing period for employers and employees.

It is perfectly normal that a trial period has been agreed in contracts. This serves you and the employer to determine whether the employment relationship is mutually satisfactory and can work in the long term. During the trial period, you are normally not entitled to make holiday. The period of notice specified in the employment contract often does not apply during this time.

Especially during the trial period, ensure that you leave a reliable, productive and generally positive impression to the employer. Remember, that it is a trial period for the employer and the employee. So, you have the right on potential irregularities noted, or if necessary to draw your consequences.

Questions and answers

Probationary periods last on average three to six months. When this time is over, the employment goes fluent into the actual employment duration specified in the employment contract. In many cases, a personal conversation follows at this time. While this conversation employer and worker have the opportunity to discuss the probation period and to make suggestions for improvement if necessary.