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Four facts about probation periods

The probation period is one of the most misunderstood topics in labour law. Here are four facts to help an employer better understand probation periods:

• The aim of the probation period is to assess the employee's performance to see if the employee's performance meets the employer's required standard before confirming the permanent employment of the

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