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What does Probationary period mean? A probationary period is the initial, contractually agreed phase of employment used to assess an employee’s suitability, performance and conduct in the role. In England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland it is a descriptive contractual device, not defined by statute. In Ireland, legislation implementing Directive (EU) 2019/1152 limits probation: generally a maximum of six months, with limited scope to extend (and proportionality rules for fixed‑term contracts), subject to specific statutory exceptions. Key features typically include closer supervision, formal reviews, the possibility of extension (where expressly provided), and shorter contractual notice, though statutory minimum notice cannot be undercut once the relevant...

Employment Rights Act 1996 section 1: written employment particulars pre-6 April 2020—entitlement, required content, changes and tribunal remedies (archived)

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FORTHCOMING CHANGE :

From 6 April 2020, the Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019, SI 2019/731, broaden the entitlement to a written statement of employment particulars so that it covers every category of ‘worker’, not only ‘employees’. Taking effect on the same date, the Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018, SI 2018/1378, convert this into a day one entitlement that applies when an individual begins work and stipulate that additional details must appear in the statement, including the specific days of the week to be worked (and how these may vary in practice), the terms and conditions governing any paid leave, particulars of any other benefits, and any Probationary period and training Requirements. For further detail, see our reports: LNB News 18/12/2018 123 and LNB News 19/12/2018 122. See also Practice Note: Written statements of employment particulars and Checklist—section 1 ERA 1996 written statement requirements. ARCHIVED: This archived Practice Note reviews the right to a written statement of employment particulars under section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996) up to 5 April 2020, when significant changes take effect...

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