Can Your Probation Period Be Extended Beyond What's in Your Offer Letter?

Can the probation period be extended if you have served the allotted probation period mentioned in the offer letter?

It must be Probation Period, not prohibition period.

Yes, the probation period can be extended if the employee is not up to the mark of performance as per the appraisal.

Extension of Probation Period

The period of probation can be extended further if the performance of an employee is not satisfactory, provided there is a clause permitting such an extension in the offer letter or letter of appointment.

Regards,
B. Saikumar

Yes, the probation period can be extended, as very well said by Mr. Saji and Mr. B. Sai Kumar. When you extend the probation period for an employee, the letter should be issued in such a manner that it is motivating but not discouraging. Can you draft the letter?

Drafting a Probation Extension Letter

We wish to inform you that we have evaluated your performance during the above period and are of the opinion that your performance is not in line with the Company's expectations. Based on the evaluation, it has been decided to extend your probation for a further period of ________ months, i.e., up to __________ Month.

Your superiors are more than willing to provide you with all inputs, knowledge, and guidance to help you perform as per expectations and grow in your career. The letter should be issued confidentially between the person, HOD/Manager of his, and HR.

We have to keep in mind the retention of the employee, as who knows, he could be an asset in the future.

The probation period could be extended, as already pointed out by all our members. However, the HR must have an authorized internal mail from the concerned department in which the employee whose probation is extended is serving.

Regards,
V. Raghunathan