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Probation pack

From objectives to the outcome: reviews, extension, not passing and appeals, with the 6-month unfair dismissal date worked out for you.
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For employers in England, Wales and Scotland managing a new starter's probation. Answer a few questions and the pack dates the reviews and the end of probation, and works out when unfair dismissal protection is likely to begin under the 6-month rule from 1 January 2027, with the last day to give notice before then. Northern Ireland isn't covered.

Are you the employee? This pack is for employers. On probation? See your rights ›

On your device. What you type and the files made from it aren't sent to us or saved by us.

Picking up a case? Choose your people case log and the form fills back in.

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What you get

  • The dates that matterMidway and final reviews, the end of probation, the date unfair dismissal protection is likely to begin, and the last day to give notice before it, with checks.
  • Starting probationSetting out the probation period, objectives, support and review dates.
  • Review lettersMidway review invitation, a record of a review with any concerns, and final review invitations, with or without the possibility of not passing.
  • Outcome lettersPassed, extended (only where the contract allows), and not passed with notice and reasons.
  • Appeal lettersAppeal meeting invitation, and outcomes for upheld and not upheld.
  • Objectives and review recordA table of objectives to track at each review, and a review meeting note.
  • People case log (Excel)The case goes into your log with the next review or the 6-month date. Open it later and the form fills back in.
Get Full access: £7.99 a month

Every employer pack, bulk costing and agreement, for £7.99 a month. Cancel any time. Start now or once you've answered: your answers stay in this browser tab either way. Still to answer before the files can be made: Organisation name, Address, HR contact for questions, Employee's full name….

Everything you type stays on this device. The files are made here and never sent to us. A starting point to check and adapt, not legal advice. All packs are included in Full access.

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