How Long Can You Legally Keep an Employee on Probation? Seeking Advice!

Hi Friends,

Can somebody tell me about the probation period and "how much maximum time we can keep an employee in the probation period?"

Dear,

Probationary period, the maximum it can be is for a year.

With Regards

V. Sounder Rajan

E-mail: rajanassociates@eth.net, rajanassociateslawfirm@gmail.com

If we found his performance is not satisfactory, then we can extend his probation period up to six months or one year.

Sirisha

Hi Rakesh,

We have a probation period of up to 6 months in our company. Based on their performance, employees' probation is either confirmed or extended by another 3 months.

Dear,

Are we talking about the workman category who comes under the purview of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947? If yes, the probation period shall be as per the Model Standing Orders of the State. Even if you have certified standing orders, the probation period can't be more than the period mentioned in the model standing orders of the state. Normally, it is six months which can be extended up to one year maximum.

If it does not fall under the ID Act, 1947, then as per the service rules of the company/as per the terms of the letter of appointment.

Ak Malhotra Sr General Manager

Dear Mr. Malhotra,

I absolutely agree. If you have not issued a confirmation letter to a worker and they have completed 240 days, they are automatically considered a confirmed employee. This applies to others as per service rules, standing orders, or appointment letters.

Thank you,
J.S. Malik