I've been looking for clarification regarding probation periods online but can't seem to find the legislation, so perhaps someone can enlighten me about how long a probation period can be. I thought it was three months, renewable once, but my new employer claims it is six. Does anyone know what it is under NES?
My understanding is that there is not set "probationary period" outlined under the new Fair Work Act however employees are prevented from accessing unfair dismissal until they have completed a 6 month qualifying period which may be what your employer is refering to. Also, is there any reference to a probationary period in your contract?
The organisation's Enterprise Agreement gives all employees a probation period of 6 months, which struck me as odd but I still can't find anything that rules against this, and it got through the union so surely it has been well-scrutinised. I just wondered whether there were any guidelines around this?
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