How do I ask for an extension on my probation period?

You should inform your employee of your decision in their final scheduled probation review meeting and follow-up in writing to confirm the arrangements for the extension. Use this template letter extending a probation period to provide your confirmation in writing.

Can employee ask for probation to be extended?

Yes. You will protect your business by specifying your right to extend the employee’s probation period in their contract, which both parties should sign when the employee starts working for you. This section of the probation period clause should also include the length of a potential extension.

Can employer extend probationary period after it has expired?

Extending a probationary period If it doesn’t, the employee will be deemed to have passed their probation once the probationary period has expired, and the employer cannot then compel the employee to agree to an extension.

How do I write a letter of extension for probation?

I am writing this letter to bring to your notice that based on your recent assessment, it has come to the conclusion that your probation period is extended for another __________ (Mention probation period- 3/4/6/any other months) and now ending on __________ (Mention date).

When can I extend my probation period?

An extension should normally be granted only where there are special circumstances justifying such a course and can only be made before the end of the original probationary period. Extensions can be granted for a maximum of two further months, to cumulate in a maximum of eight months’ probation.

Can a 6 month probation period be extended?

LENGTH OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD It is typical for a probationary period to last no longer than six months, and three months where an employee is moving to a new post internally. The probationary period may sometimes be extended, though this should be mentioned in the contract of employment.

Can my employer extend my probation without telling me?

Your employer can extend your probationary period, as long as your contract says they can do this. For example, your employer may want to extend your probationary period in order to have more time to assess your performance.

How long can an employer keep you on probation?

LENGTH OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD There is no law determining the length of a probationary period. However, there is an expectation that the employer will be reasonable. It is typical for a probationary period to last no longer than six months, and three months where an employee is moving to a new post internally.

What does it mean when your probation period is extended?

EXTENDING THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD The purpose of extending a probationary period is to allow the employee further time to improve his/her performance to demonstrate competence in the full range of duties and required behaviours.

How many times can you extend a probationary period?

Can you extend a probation period beyond 6 months?

However, you can only extend the probationary period by whatever set amount of time is stated in the contract. For example, if you put an employee on probation for six months and the agreement let you extend the period by an extra three months, then you would be allowed to do so under those conditions.

Can you appeal probation extension?

Make a decision on the outcome, i.e. terminate the contract or extend the probationary period (assuming the contract of employment allows for this). If the decision was to terminate the contract, offer the employee the right to appeal within five working days.