Probation in practice: What employers must do to stay compliant and avoid costly risks
Probationary periods will become an even more critical part of the employment lifecycle. Your probation clauses may effectively serve as your first line of defence if a role does not work out.
We will outline what a robust, best-practice probation process should look like, including clear expectations, structured reviews and appropriate documentation.
Join our upcoming webinar, where we’ll be covering probation periods in detail and what these changes mean for your business.
23 April | 10.00 am - 11.00 am
What we will Cover:
In this session, we’ll provide a practical overview of what the changes mean for employers and how you can prepare now to avoid costly mistakes later. The webinar is designed to give business owners, HR professionals and managers clear, actionable guidance on strengthening their processes and ensuring their employment practices remain compliant.
These reforms will have significant implications for how employers manage new starters, assess performance during probation, and protect their organisation from legal risk.
Probationary periods
Probationary periods will become an even more important part of the employment lifecycle. Your probation clauses can act as a vital first line of defence if a role does not work out. We will outline what a robust, best-practice probation process should include, such as setting clear expectations, carrying out structured reviews, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
We’ll also discuss how employers can manage probation periods in a way that supports fair and legally defensible dismissal where necessary, while avoiding the common pitfalls that can inadvertently give employees greater protection sooner than intended.
The financial impact on SMEs
The upcoming reforms could significantly change the risk landscape for small and medium-sized businesses. Employers will need to reconsider how they assess potential employment disputes and the financial exposure associated with them.
During the webinar, we’ll explore how to estimate your organisation’s new “risk profile”, including the potential cost implications of disputes under the revised framework. We will also examine why standard settlement agreements may no longer offer the same level of protection as before, particularly in light of the uncapped nature of some future awards. As a result, many employers may need to review and potentially overhaul their current approach to settlements and dispute resolution.
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