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Probation period

Sets an initial trial period before employment is confirmed.

In plain English

An initial trial window (often 3–6 months) with a shorter notice period, after which employment is formally confirmed. Say what happens at the end of it.

Relevant law

  • Shops and Establishments Act
  • Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

Where this commonly appears

HR & Workplace
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