Employee Probationary Period Policy
Scope
This policy applies to all prospective and existing employees of our company.
Policy elements
Those who can be placed in an employee probationary period include the following:
● New employees who have just passed through a hiring process for a permanent position.
● Current employees who are promoted to a position of higher responsibility.
● Current employees who have to be disciplined for various reasons.
The length of the probationary period may be different for new hires in various levels of positions. It will not,
however, extend beyond the limit set by legislation. It will be clearly stated in the employment contract and further
details may be given in the employee handbook.
The probationary period may be extended for reasons that justify this action. The employee will receive formal
notification in writing with the reason for the extension and clearly defined objectives.
New Employees
MTP will make an effort to ensure that its hiring procedures serve the purpose of recruiting the best employees for
each open position. However, we acknowledge that they are inevitably not always accurate in predicting
performance or determining appropriate cultural fit. The probation period for new employees gives both employee
and employer enough time to find out if their employment relationship will eventually work out to the benefit of
both.
The probationary period for new employees is the time between signing an employment contract and being
granted permanent employment status. It is a “trial period” during which the employee is evaluated as a suitable fit
for the position and the company. The new employee will be given consistent feedback and coaching to have the
chance to learn their new job and improve during the probationary period. At the end of the probation period (or
possibly before that), the management will determine if the employee should be retained in the organization. This
decision will be made by appraising the following criteria:
● The skills, competencies, and knowledge of the employee on the job.
● The employee’s progress on given assignments.
● Their reliability, trustworthiness, and other relevant personality characteristics of the employee.
● The employee’s relations and collaboration with subordinates, supervisors, and peers.
The above-mentioned criteria will be assessed with quantitative measures if applicable. Their progress will be
documented whenever possible, and the decision to retain them will be at the management’s discretion. There will
not be any salary review at the end of the probational period except the promised uplift which is committed at the
time of Job Offering.
Permanent employees
When an employee has completed their initial probationary period, they are granted permanent employment status.
After that, they may be placed on probation as part of a disciplinary procedure. The reason for the disciplinary
action, ranging from low performance to policy violations, will determine the length of the probationary period.
During this period, the employee is obliged to change their behavior or they will be faced with more severe
repercussions leading up to termination. The company will help them as much as possible with guidance, feedback,
and training and will expect them to comply.
An employee may also be placed in a probationary period if they have been promoted or transferred to a position.
The purpose of this is to ensure that the employee ca complete their new duties. If they are deemed unsuitable, they
may be allowed to be demoted or return to their previous position or other solutions may be found. Employment is
not guaranteed and the decision remains at the management’s discretion.
Termination: Dismissal during the probationary period
If the employee is deemed unsuitable while on a probationary period, they may be terminated without the
minimum prior notice mandated by law. The termination of employment during this period may be for cause or
without cause depending on the circumstances and the individual’s evaluation.
Termination may occur before the end of the probationary period. This may happen if the tactical evaluations of
the employee are highly unsatisfying or if the employee engages in behavior that justifies a for-cause dismissal.
The employee will be officially notified in writing of the decision to terminate them. The document will explicitly
state the reason behind their termination and the expected date it will take effect.
