In Test

Trade Union

Using a Fixed-Term Contract for a Probation Period

It happens every so often that an employer places an employee on a fixed-term contract for 3-months to gauge their suitability for the job. The question is then asked, are employers allowed to use a fixed-term contract for a probation period? Challenging the Misuse of Fixed-Term Contracts In the case of National Union of Public Service Using a Fixed-Term Contract for a Probation Period