UK Employment Law
Probation Period UK: Rules and 2027 Reform
Probation periods have no legal maximum in the UK. Here's what the law requires, a worked probation policy, and how to prepare for the January 2027 reform.
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FeaturedProbation periods have no legal maximum in the UK. Here's what the law requires, a worked probation policy, and how to prepare for the January 2027 reform.
Probation periods have no legal maximum in the UK. Here's what the law requires, a worked probation policy, and how to prepare for the January 2027 reform.
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