Employment Law · 20 Countries
🔍 Probation Periods by Country
Maximum statutory probation period allowed by law. During probation, reduced notice periods and different dismissal rules often apply. Some countries have abolished formal probation entirely.
Applies To
Australia
AU
6 months
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Belgium
BE
Abolished
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Brazil
BR
90 days maximum
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Canada
CA
3 months
all employees
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Denmark
DK
3 months
all employees
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Ethiopia
ET
3 months
all employees
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Germany
DE
6 months
all employees
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Ireland
IE
6 months
all employees
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Italy
IT
6 months
all employees
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Japan
JP
3 months
all employees
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Nigeria
NG
6 months
all employees
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Norway
NO
6 months
all employees
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Poland
PL
3 months
all employees
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Portugal
PT
90 days
all employees
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Singapore
SG
3 months
all employees
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Spain
ES
6 months
all employees
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Sweden
SE
6 months
all employees
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Switzerland
CH
3 months
all employees
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United Arab Emirates
AE
6 months
all employees
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United Kingdom
GB
6 months
all employees
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Max Probation
6 months
all employees
Max Probation
Abolished
all employees
Max Probation
90 days maximum
all employees
Max Probation
3 months
all employees
Max Probation
3 months
all employees
Max Probation
3 months
all employees
Max Probation
6 months
all employees
Max Probation
6 months
all employees
Max Probation
6 months
all employees
Max Probation
3 months
all employees
Max Probation
6 months
all employees
Max Probation
6 months
all employees
Max Probation
3 months
all employees
Max Probation
90 days
all employees
Max Probation
3 months
all employees
Max Probation
6 months
all employees
Max Probation
6 months
all employees
Max Probation
3 months
all employees
Max Probation
6 months
all employees
Max Probation
6 months
all employees
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Data disclaimer: Employment law data is sourced from official government and labour authority publications and is updated regularly. This data is provided for reference purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements with a qualified local employment lawyer before making HR decisions.