Can employers give an 18-month probation period for new employees? And if yes, on what basis?
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Hi, The ideal period for probation will be 6 months. 1.6 years probation is pretty long. What is the motive behind to keep the employees on Probation for 18 months?
From India, Madras
932From India, Madras
In general probation period will be 6 to 12 months. Beyond that you cannot extend unless his/her performance/attendance is below expectations. To correct this you can extend just 6 months further or else, you have to close his services.
From India, Bengaluru
From India, Bengaluru
Period of probation will depend upon the skill level at the entry level and the responsibilities that the employee is going to shoulder after completion of probation. Therefore, the period of probation required for a worker level employee may be less, say three months, but at the same time it will be higher for those who are hired for managerial roles. Again for a new employee who has had substantial experience can be given less probation period. In establishments where set of rules are defined, there will be definite probation period. Please note that the officers in public sector undertakings like banks, who are expected to manage a branch independently have to undergo two years' probation once selected.
From India, Kannur
From India, Kannur
The employee must ask the employer to show the approved Standing Orders before joining the company.
[[What is the Probation Period?
The probation period is the trial period for freshly recruited employees in a company. It is the fixed duration during which a new employee’s performance and suitability for a job are assessed. During the probation period, new employees are considered probationary employees. A probationary period can vary, but commonly, it lasts for 3 to 6 months.The main benefit of the probationary period for an employee is the opportunity to exhibit their skills and adapt to the job. Employees are usually paid during the probation period. They receive their agreed-upon salary or wages as per the terms of their employment contract.
During probationary periods, employees have the same legal rights as other staff. This means they are entitled to the national minimum wage, statutory sick pay, and all fundamental employment rights. This includes the same working time rules and time off work.
What types of organizations offer probation periods?
1. Private Organizations
Private organizations are privately-owned businesses in a country. They are for-profit organizations and are not operated by any government body. They’re usually in the form of a corporate, agency, partnership, or headed by a single person.
Private companies’ employees receive a probation period of either 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months. The fixed probationary period depends on the particular company’s policies and guidelines.
From India, Mumbai
[[What is the Probation Period?
The probation period is the trial period for freshly recruited employees in a company. It is the fixed duration during which a new employee’s performance and suitability for a job are assessed. During the probation period, new employees are considered probationary employees. A probationary period can vary, but commonly, it lasts for 3 to 6 months.The main benefit of the probationary period for an employee is the opportunity to exhibit their skills and adapt to the job. Employees are usually paid during the probation period. They receive their agreed-upon salary or wages as per the terms of their employment contract.
During probationary periods, employees have the same legal rights as other staff. This means they are entitled to the national minimum wage, statutory sick pay, and all fundamental employment rights. This includes the same working time rules and time off work.
What types of organizations offer probation periods?
1. Private Organizations
Private organizations are privately-owned businesses in a country. They are for-profit organizations and are not operated by any government body. They’re usually in the form of a corporate, agency, partnership, or headed by a single person.
Private companies’ employees receive a probation period of either 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months. The fixed probationary period depends on the particular company’s policies and guidelines.
From India, Mumbai
There is no hard & fast rule stipulating the period of PP. It'll vary from employer to employer. I remember govt & quasi govt.sector establishments even stipulates 2 yrs PP. But pvt.entities fairly keep between 6m to 1 yr. However most of all include a clause in their offer letter leaving the discretion to the employer the right to extend the period if the performance of recruits found wanting. Once the terms are accepted by the recruits there won't be scope to alter the clause. May be in deserving & highly acclaimed performances the PP may be relaxed at their discretion.
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
It is also important that nobody will accept employment in private sector which is mandating a probation of 2 years. There is a conception that probation is period not actually to make the employee able to perform his duties independently but is used to fire an employee if not upto the expectations. That is why if your probation is long chances of your getting good candidates is also less. But in PSUs no one will question but will accept it even though they know that the work is very hectic (especially in banks)
From India, Kannur
From India, Kannur
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