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class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">How Probationary Periods Work [Employer\u2019s Guide]<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blog-template-sub-title\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--9);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--9);line-height:1.5\">\n    As it\u2019s difficult to gain a completely accurate insight into the person\u2019s suitability from the hiring process alone, this is where the probationary period comes in.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-meta-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query wp-block-hosts-query has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-1 wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul 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has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2021-04-01T00:00:00+00:00\">Apr 1, 2021<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-07-15T05:17:00+00:00\">Jul 15, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">4 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\nHiring employees is a challenging process and even more so if you\u2019re new to the game as a small business employer. Let\u2019s face it \u2013 finding the right fit is hard.\n\nIt\u2019s often a balancing act between <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/right-person-to-hire\/\">identifying someone with the most suitable skills<\/a> and someone who will be a great cultural fit\/add who shares the same vision as the employer. It\u2019s a challenge to find your star candidate, so chances are there will be times when things just don\u2019t work out.\n\nThe interview process is only a small glimpse into what an employee is actually like.\n\nAs it\u2019s difficult to gain a completely accurate insight into the person\u2019s suitability from the hiring process alone, this is where the probationary period comes in.\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-probation-period\">What is a probation period?<\/h2>\nProbationary periods provide employers with an opportunity to assess new employees\u2019 suitability, skills and how they fit into your working environment. A probationary period gives both the employer and the employee flexibility at a point where they are still establishing if the role is right for them.\n\nFrom an employee\u2019s standpoint, the probation period gives them additional time to reflect on the role and decide if an organisation is a right fit for their skills and capabilities.\n\nFor both parties, probation is an excellent way to evaluate whether personal and organisational goals, objectives and values are aligned.\n<h3 id=\"employers-are-on-a-probation-period-too\">Employers are on a probation period too<\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t think of a probation period as a &#8220;get out of jail free card&#8221;. This is no one-way street. Yes, you can swiftly terminate employment during this time if your new hire doesn&#8217;t meet expectations. But, at the same time, your new hire can just as easily use the probation period as their <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/flight-risk-employees\/\">fast exit from your business<\/a>.<\/span>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Remember, you&#8217;re on probation too!<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/create-account-hiring-essentials\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Create a free Hiring Essentials account\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12939 size-large\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Hiring-Essentails-CTA-SEA.png\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Hiring-Essentails-CTA-SEA.png 1376w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Hiring-Essentails-CTA-SEA-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Hiring-Essentails-CTA-SEA-1024x714.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Hiring-Essentails-CTA-SEA-768x536.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-benefits-of-probation-periods\">What are the benefits of probation periods?<\/h2>\nDuring the probationary period, employers are permitted to terminate an employee\u2019s employment contract without any unfair dismissal implications arising, provided the employee has not yet completed the minimum employment period specified by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.au\/Details\/C2017C00323\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fair Work Act 2009<\/a>.\n\nFurthermore, provided there are no more generous provisions in an applicable modern award, enterprise agreement, or contract of employment, either party can end employment with a week\u2019s notice within the first year of employment. This allows both employer and employee to move on swiftly.\n<h3 id=\"preventing-unfair-dismissal-allegations\">Preventing unfair dismissal allegations<\/h3>\nHowever, it is important to note that generally, any time employment ends at an employer\u2019s initiative there will be risks.\n\nFor example, an employee in their probationary period (or even a prospective employee) can, for example, make a general protections application against an employer or prospective employer if they consider adverse action (such as termination of employment) has been taken against them for a &#8216;protected&#8217; reason.\n\nFor example, this reason could be claimed as the employee exercising a workplace right to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/leave-management-guide\/\">take a period of leave<\/a> or a discriminatory reason such as the person&#8217;s age or parental responsibilities.\n\nTherefore, any time an employer is considering ending employment, it is important they follow a procedurally fair process and only dismiss for valid reasons relating to performance or conduct.\n\nAs an employer, you\u2019re encouraged to hold <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/performance-review-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">regular probationary reviews<\/a> throughout the trial period to provide recruits with the necessary guidance, support and opportunities to further their career.\n\nThis also ensures both parties are aware of what\u2019s required to successfully pass the probation period and any possible issues that need to be addressed. To properly communicate expected learning and performance goals during probation, all new employees should undergo a thorough <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/employee-induction-onboarding-checklist-template\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">induction process<\/a>.\n<h2 id=\"why-are-probation-periods-important\">Why are probation periods important?<\/h2>\nProbation is an effective means to measure performance and quality of hire using <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/talent-sourcing-strategies\/\">talent acquisition<\/a> metrics. For an employee to be considered a quality hire, their performance and tenure must exceed the value required to source, train, and develop their skills.\n\nQuality-of-hire metrics are highly useful in understanding the effectiveness of your company\u2019s hiring processes. If we look at the quality-of-hire on a very basic level, it involves analysing whether the costs to recruit and hire someone are higher than the value returned by that individual.\n\nOnce they have passed their probation period, a new hire is no longer expected to meet the foundational criteria for quality.\n\nYou should also bear in mind that the value an employee delivers to your business will vary from person to person. The longer an employee is with your organisation, the longer they have to contribute to value creation.\n\n<h2 id=\"how-long-are-employee-probation-periods\">How long are employee probation periods?<\/h2>\nThe most common length of probationary periods can range anywhere from <strong>three to six<\/strong> months in Australia. However, it is ultimately up to you how long the period extends. The exact time frame should be specified in an employee\u2019s employment contract.\n\nMaking a probationary period longer than this will leave your business open to an unfair dismissal claim if you terminate an employee after the minimum employment period.\n\nThis is generally why employers will match the length of an employee\u2019s probationary period with the relevant minimum employment period. A lengthy probation period can also turn off highly talented individuals from considering employment at your business.\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-minimum-employment-period\">What is the minimum employment period?<\/h2>\nIf you choose to dismiss an employee on probation, be mindful of the minimum period of employment. The minimum employment period commences at the same time at the beginning of an employee\u2019s tenure and extends to either six or twelve months based on the number of employees the business has.\n\nIf an employee has worked long enough to surpass this time frame, they are entitled to make an unfair dismissal claim against your company.\n<h3 id=\"the-fair-work-act-2009\">The Fair Work Act 2009<\/h3>\nUnder the Fair Work Act of 2009, a company with less than fifteen employees in total (including any \u2018associated entities\u2019) has a minimum employment period of twelve months. For businesses with fifteen or more, the period is half that amount of time (six months).\n\nTherefore, you run the risk of exposing your business to an unfair dismissal claim should you choose to terminate an employee\u2019s employment after their minimum employment period &#8211; regardless of whether they are still within their contractual probationary period.\n\nIn the interest of mitigating risk of an unfair dismissal claim, it is best that the employer address any concerns they may have with an employee\u2019s performance or conduct prior to the end of the employee\u2019s minimum employment period.\n\nHowever, as mentioned above, it is important to keep in mind there are other claims an employee can make, regardless of their tenure with the business, so it is always important to follow a procedurally fair process and base any decision to dismiss on <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/handle-workplace-misconduct\/\">valid reasons relating to performance or conduct<\/a>.\n<h2 id=\"employee-entitlements-on-probation\">Employee entitlements on probation<\/h2>\nIt\u2019s vital to remember that employees on probation periods are still entitled to the same entitlements as any other employee of the business. This includes notice of termination (or payment in lieu) and any accrued but unused annual leave hours.\n\nIf the employee proves to be successful during their probation, you can decide whether to increase their salary or rate of pay.\n<h2 id=\"can-you-terminate-an-employee-during-the-probation-period\">Can you terminate an employee during the probation period?<\/h2>\nAn employer can always choose to terminate an employee\u2019s employment. However, to do so with minimum risk, prior to doing so it must have followed a procedurally fair process and be basing its decision on a valid reason relating to the employee\u2019s performance or conduct.\n\nDespite the fact that a probationary period does make termination easier in some ways, there are still some formal steps you should take to minimise risk to the business.\n\nWhen ending an employment contract whilst on probation, you must still act fairly and provide a valid reason. You may also be asking, \u2018Do I have to give notice?\u2019 Yes, each employment contract differs but it is essential that you give your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/discipline-termination-policy\/\">employee notice of termination<\/a>.\n\nThe minimum period of notice an employer must provide an employee is set out at section 117 of the Fair Work Act 2009. However, there may be more generous provisions contained in an applicable modern award, enterprise agreement or the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/what-is-an-employment-contract\/\">employee\u2019s contract of employment<\/a>.\n\nAt the least, if you are terminating employment within the minimum employment period, you should ensure you provide the employee with a termination letter.\n\nThis is where you can clearly outline the valid reason for terminating the employment and the notice period provided, along with any additional information such as any additional entitlements upon termination, and the employee\u2019s end date.\n<h2 id=\"can-employees-resign-during-the-probation-period\">Can employees resign during the probation period?<\/h2>\nYes. Just as you can terminate employment, employees are entitled to resign at any time. They may realise that the job doesn\u2019t suit them or that they don\u2019t fit the workplace environment.\n<h3 id=\"full-time-and-part-time-employee-resignation-notice-period\">Full-time and part-time employee resignation notice period<\/h3>\nSection 117 of the Fair Work Act does not require employees to provide notice of termination. However, an applicable modern award or enterprise agreement, or contract of employment may require a permanent employee to provide notice.\n<h3 id=\"casual-employee-resignation-notice-period\">Casual employee resignation notice period<\/h3>\nDue to the nature of casual employment, an employer is not required to provide a casual employee with notice of termination. Likewise, a casual employee is not required to provide an employer with notice.\n\nHowever, this does not mean any decision to dismiss should not follow a procedurally fair process and be based on a valid reason.\n<h3 id=\"reasons-for-employee-resignation-during-probation-periods\">Reasons for employee resignation during probation periods<\/h3>\nThere are many reasons that may cause an individual to want to resign during this period of employment.\n\nSome factors may include:\n<ul>\n<li>The workload is more than they can handle.<\/li>\n<li>The work isn\u2019t engaging, challenging or what they signed up for.<\/li>\n<li>Workplace culture is not enjoyable and colleagues may be hard to get along with.<\/li>\n<li>They want to spend more time working on family responsibilities and the hours just aren\u2019t flexible enough.<\/li>\n<li>The company is unethical or did not live up to the expectations agreed upon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"5-tips-for-managing-a-new-employee-in-their-probation-period\">5 tips for managing a new employee in their probation period<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"1-define-clear-expectations-in-the-employment-contract\">1. Define clear expectations in the employment contract<\/h3>\nSet out performance and learning goals when you send over the new employment contract to the employee. By clearly managing the expectations, you provide certainty to your new employee as to what they need to achieve to pass the probation period.\n<h3 id=\"2-regularly-review-employee-performance\">2. Regularly review employee performance<\/h3>\nRegularly <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/what-are-1-1s\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">check in with your new hire<\/a> to get a real sense of how they\u2019re progressing. This gives your new employee every opportunity to raise questions about the business and their role.\n\nAt the same time, you get to see their attitude and personality up close which will help you make a call on whether they\u2019re a good fit with the other staff members and your company culture.\n<h3 id=\"3-assign-real-work\">3. Assign real work<\/h3>\nIt sounds obvious, but if you don\u2019t give your new hire suitably challenging work during their probationary period, how can you possibly assess whether they are right for the role?\n<h3 id=\"4-provide-mentoring\">4. Provide mentoring<\/h3>\nBy <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/mentorship-programs-in-the-workplace\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">providing a mentor<\/a> you can help new employees better get used to your company\u2019s working environment. With ready access to an experienced colleague, they know who to turn to for advice, information and support. This helps improve their self-confidence and ability to meet expectations.\n<h3 id=\"5-share-company-culture\">5. Share company culture<\/h3>\nRemember, this is your opportunity to impress your new starter so that they feel like they\u2019ve made the right decision to join your company. Immerse new hires in your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/leaders-guide-company-culture\/\">company culture<\/a>, values and mission.\n\nShow off your company as a fun and productive place to work, where personal development and training are considered a high priority.\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-when-the-probationary-period-ends\">What happens when the probationary period ends?<\/h2>\nBefore the end of the probationary period, you must make a decision as to whether you want to offer ongoing employment, extend their probationary period or, if the circumstances warrant, terminate their employment.\n\nWhen you decide to terminate the employment based on unsatisfactory performance during the probationary period, managers must put it in writing and state all reasons which led to this decision. If you are unsure about the process, the advice of an employment lawyer may be of use.\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-extend-the-probationary-period\">How can I extend the probationary period?<\/h2>\nIf you are considering an extended probation period, we recommend you foreshadow this in your contracts of employment. For example, an employee may have an initial three-month probationary period, and the agreement may state that this period can be extended for an additional three months.\n\nThere are also a number of external factors like the minimum employment period which must be taken into consideration.\n\nAt the end of the day, if an employee has worked beyond the minimum employment period, the probation period is no longer effective in protecting you from the risk of an unfair dismissal claim if you decide to end employment.\n<h2 id=\"the-wrap-up\">The wrap-up<\/h2>\nProbation is an effective way for both employers and employees to assess a particular role and determine whether they can be of value to the business. It\u2019s also a good method for checking whether you\u2019ve got the right person for the job.\n\nGetting help with probationary periods and doing all you can to ensure new starters pass their probationary periods with flying colours is just the tip of the HR compliance iceberg.\n\n<p class=\"legal\">Disclaimer: The information in this article is relevant as at 18 July 2022, and has been prepared by 91爆料 Pty Ltd ABN (11 160 047 709) (91爆料). The views expressed herein are general information only and are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. 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