{"id":2762,"date":"2025-07-13T12:03:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T10:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/?page_id=2762"},"modified":"2025-09-02T15:21:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T13:21:30","slug":"probation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/ontslag\/proeftijd\/","title":{"rendered":"Dismissal probation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e2762-e1 m24q-0 m24q-1 m24q-2 m24q-3\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><div class=\"x-bg-layer-upper-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e2762-e2 m24q-a m24q-b m24q-c m24q-d m24q-e\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2762-e3 m24q-q m24q-r m24q-s m24q-t m24q-u m24q-v m24q-w m24q-x m24q-1e m24q-1f\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2762-e4 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-1z m24q-20 m24q-21 m24q-22\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e5 m24q-2k m24q-2l m24q-2m m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2q m24q-2r m24q-2s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Dismissal during probationary period: what's the situation and what are you entitled to?<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e6 m24q-3w m24q-3x m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-40 m24q-41 banner-description\"><p>Have you been told that you have not passed the probationary period? Or are you worried that you will hear this soon? Probationary dismissal happens more often than you think. It feels unfair, especially if you had just enthusiastically started a new job. But how exactly does dismissal during probation work and what are your rights? In this article, we explain your rights, whether you are entitled to benefits and what compensation you will receive.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2762-e7 m24q-4i m24q-4j m24q-4k m24q-4l get-started\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/ebook.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/ontslag-en-nu\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Download free e-book<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e8 m24q-3x m24q-3y m24q-40 m24q-41 m24q-42 banner-description\"><\/div><figure class=\"x-div x-container max width e2762-e9 m24q-a m24q-b m24q-e m24q-f m24q-g\"><div class=\"x-div e2762-e10 m24q-a m24q-b m24q-c m24q-d m24q-e m24q-h m24q-i m24q-j m24q-7\"><div class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-toggle has-graphic e2762-e11 m24q-4j m24q-4l m24q-4m m24q-8\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-x-toggle=\"1\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2762-e11\" data-x-toggle-overlay=\"1\" 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content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <style>\n        .input-container {\n            display: flex;\n            align-items: center;\n            border: 1px solid #ccc;\n            border-radius: 10px;\n            padding: 8px 10px;\n            background-color: white;\n            width: auto;\n        }\n\n        .input-container input {\n            border: none;\n            outline: none;\n            font-size: 14px;\n            color: black;\n            flex: 1;\n            min-width: 120px;\n        }\n\n        .input-container i {\n            margin-right: 8px;\n            color: #4caf50;\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div class=\"input-container\">\n    <i class=\"fas fa-euro-sign\"><\/i>\n    <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Gross salary\">\n<\/div>\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/kit.fontawesome.com\/a076d05399.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"x-col e2762-e22 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-1z m24q-20 m24q-21 m24q-23 m24q-26 m24q-27\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xs e2762-e23 m24q-2k m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2p m24q-2u m24q-2v m24q-2w m24q-2y m24q-2z m24q-30 m24q-31 m24q-32 m24q-33\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf0f4;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"nl\">\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <style>\n        .input-container {\n            display: flex;\n            align-items: center;\n            border: 1px solid #ccc;\n            border-radius: 10px;\n            padding: 8px 10px;\n            background-color: white;\n            width: auto;\n        }\n\n      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class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Calculate<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e2762-e27 m24q-0 m24q-1 m24q-5 m24q-6\"><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e2762-e28 m24q-a m24q-b m24q-c m24q-d m24q-e\"><div class=\"x-row e2762-e29 m24q-q m24q-r m24q-s m24q-t m24q-x m24q-14 m24q-16 m24q-17 m24q-1e m24q-1j\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2762-e30 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-21 m24q-29\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2762-e31 m24q-q m24q-r m24q-s m24q-t m24q-u m24q-w m24q-z m24q-18 m24q-1k\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2762-e32 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-1z m24q-20 m24q-21\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e2762-e33 m24q-2k m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2p m24q-2u m24q-2v m24q-2y m24q-2z m24q-32 m24q-33 m24q-34 m24q-35 m24q-36\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf153;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Dismissal during probationary period - this is what you need to know<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e2762-e34 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2v m24q-2y m24q-2z m24q-30 m24q-31 m24q-32 m24q-35 m24q-36 m24q-37 m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3b m24q-3c m24q-3d\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Always check in your employment contract whether your probationary period is valid. Indeed, in contracts of 6 months or less, there is no probationary period.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e2762-e35 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2v m24q-2y m24q-2z m24q-30 m24q-31 m24q-32 m24q-35 m24q-36 m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3b m24q-3c m24q-3d m24q-3e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Always ask your employer in writing for the reason for the dismissal. This is important for your entitlement to unemployment benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e2762-e36 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2v m24q-2y m24q-2z m24q-30 m24q-31 m24q-32 m24q-35 m24q-36 m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3b m24q-3c m24q-3d m24q-3e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Note: dismissal on the basis of discrimination is never allowed. Not even during your probationary period. Discrimination makes your dismissal unlawful.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e2762-e37 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2v m24q-2y m24q-2z m24q-30 m24q-31 m24q-32 m24q-35 m24q-36 m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3b m24q-3c m24q-3d m24q-3e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">You are entitled to a transition allowance. From day 1, you build up this transition allowance. Also during your probationary period. It won't be a large amount, but be sure to check with your employer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2762-e38 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-1z m24q-20 m24q-21\"><span class=\"x-image e2762-e39 m24q-4r\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ontwerp-zonder-titel-1.png\" width=\"592\" height=\"582\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2762-e40 m24q-q m24q-s m24q-t m24q-x m24q-14 m24q-16 m24q-17 m24q-19 m24q-1e m24q-1l equal-height\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xs e2762-e41 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-1z m24q-20 m24q-21 m24q-2a equal-height\"><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e2762-e42 m24q-a m24q-b m24q-d m24q-g m24q-k\"><div class=\"x-row e2762-e43 m24q-q m24q-r m24q-s m24q-t m24q-u m24q-z m24q-11 m24q-12 m24q-1a m24q-1g m24q-1m\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2762-e44 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-1z m24q-20 m24q-21\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e45 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-38 m24q-3f m24q-3g m24q-3h m24q-3i\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Table of contents<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2762-e46 m24q-q m24q-r m24q-s m24q-t m24q-u m24q-z m24q-1b m24q-1n m24q-1o\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2762-e47 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-20 m24q-21 m24q-2b\"><hr class=\"x-line e2762-e48 m24q-4t x-line-progress\"\/><hr class=\"x-line e2762-e49 m24q-4u\"\/><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2762-e50 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-1z m24q-21 m24q-2c m24q-2d\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e51 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-43 m24q-44\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/probation\/#wat-is-het\">What exactly is a probationary period?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e52 m24q-3x m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-44 m24q-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/probation\/#rechtsgeldig\">When is a probationary period valid?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e53 m24q-3x m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-44 m24q-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/probation\/#rechten-als-werknemer\">What are your rights during a probationary period?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e54 m24q-3x m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-44 m24q-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/probation\/#plichten\">What are your obligations as an employee?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e55 m24q-3x m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-44 m24q-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/probation\/#wanneer-niet\">When is dismissal during the probationary period NOT allowed?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e56 m24q-3x m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-44 m24q-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/probation\/#actie-ondernemen\">How do you take action against wrongful dismissal?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e57 m24q-3x m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-44 m24q-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/probation\/#uitkering-na-proeftijd\">Are you entitled to benefits after dismissal during probation?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e58 m24q-3x m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-44 m24q-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/probation\/#transitievergoeding\">Severance pay and severance pay<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e59 m24q-3x m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-44 m24q-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/probation\/#zelf-ontslag-nemen\">Resigning yourself during probation period: what about it?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e60 m24q-3x m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-44 m24q-45\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/probation\/#conclusie\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2762-e61 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-1z m24q-20 m24q-21\"><div class=\"x-row e2762-e62 m24q-q m24q-t m24q-u m24q-16 m24q-1c m24q-1p m24q-1q\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><figure class=\"x-col e2762-e63 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-20 m24q-2e m24q-2f\"><span class=\"x-image e2762-e64 m24q-4r m24q-4s m24q-9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mickey-Heimans-JPG-Adviseur-Leeuwendaal-klein.jpeg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Mickey Heimans - Legal expert, HR adviser\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"x-image e2762-e65 m24q-4r m24q-4s m24q-9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mickey-Heimans-JPG-Adviseur-Leeuwendaal-klein.jpeg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Mickey Heimans - Legal expert, HR adviser\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/figure><div class=\"x-col e2762-e66 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-1z m24q-20 m24q-21\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e67 m24q-2k m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-3b m24q-3j m24q-3k m24q-3l\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Verified by Mickey Heimans<\/span>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dismissal lawyer<br \/>Last updated: 02\/09\/2025<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wat-is-het\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e68 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3m m24q-3n\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">What exactly is a probationary period?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e69 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>A probationary period is an introductory period at the beginning of your employment contract. It is meant for you and your employer to discover if you are a good fit for each other. During this period, different rules than normal apply. The main rule is that both parties can choose to stop working together with immediate effect. As an employee, you have no protection against dismissal.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e70 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Why does the probationary period exist?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e71 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>The legislator introduced the probationary period to give both parties a chance to really get to know each other. For you as an employee, this means you can discover whether:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The feature is what you expected it to be<\/li>\n<li>The company culture suits you<\/li>\n<li>Your colleagues and supervisor are a match<\/li>\n<li>The work matches your skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For employers, it is a period to assess your suitability for the job and whether you fit into the team. For you, a period to see if the employer and the work suits you.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"op-staande-voet\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e72 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">The downside of flexibility<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e73 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>However, that flexibility has a downside. It has to do with how easy it is to dismiss. After all, there is no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/aanvragen-uwv\/\">preventive test by UWV<\/a> or subdistrict court required, no notice period, and no obligation to prove any of the eight statutory grounds for dismissal.<\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2762-e74 m24q-4u\"\/><div class=\"x-row e2762-e75 m24q-q m24q-r m24q-s m24q-t m24q-u m24q-z m24q-11 m24q-12 m24q-1a m24q-1g m24q-1r\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2762-e76 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-21 m24q-2d m24q-2g\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e2762-e77 m24q-4v\"><div class=\"x-cell e2762-e78 m24q-4w m24q-4x\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e79 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2p m24q-2r m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-3a m24q-3e m24q-3h m24q-3p m24q-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">View <span style=\"color: #000000;\">our e-<\/span>book: resignation, now what? <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Free<\/span> with roadmap!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2762-e80 m24q-4k m24q-4l m24q-4n get-started\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/ebook.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/ontslag-en-nu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">View e-book<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e2762-e81 m24q-4w m24q-4y\"><span class=\"x-image e2762-e82 m24q-4r\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kopie-van-Ontwerp-zonder-titel-2.png\" width=\"617\" height=\"606\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"rechtsgeldig\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e83 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">When is the length of your probationary period legally valid?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e84 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Not every probationary period is automatically valid. In fact, there are strict conditions your employer must adhere to. If these are not met, you may be able to claim hefty compensation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e85 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3o m24q-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Duration of probationary period<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e86 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>The maximum length of your probationary period depends on the length of your contract:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 months or less: no probationary period allowed<\/li>\n<li>6 months to 2 years: maximum 1 month probationary period<\/li>\n<li>2 years or more: maximum 2 months probationary period<\/li>\n<li>Open-ended contract: maximum 2 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you have a contract of exactly 6 months, no probationary period should be agreed. This is a common mistake made by employers!<\/p><\/div><div id=\"rechten-na-2-jaar\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e87 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3o m24q-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Other conditions of validity probation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e88 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Further Your probationary period is only legally valid if to <strong>all<\/strong> following conditions are met:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In writing<\/strong>: An orally agreed probationary period is not valid<\/li>\n<li><strong>In the contract or collective agreement<\/strong>: Probationary period should be explicitly mentioned<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equal for both parties<\/strong>: Same period for you and your employer<\/li>\n<li><strong>At the start of employment<\/strong>: Do not add afterwards<\/li>\n<li><strong>No previous employment relationship<\/strong>: Unless very different work is involved<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e89 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3o m24q-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Invalidity of probation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e90 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>There are also situations where a probationary period is automatically invalid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You have worked for the same employer before<\/strong>: e.g. as an employee or as a temporary worker<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your employer is effectively the successor to your previous employer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The probationary period is too long for your contract duration<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The probationary period is not in writing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>You were employed before the probationary period was agreed upon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><span class=\"x-image e2762-e91 m24q-4r\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Geldigheid-proeftijd.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Lawyer stating that there are a number of conditions for the validity of a probationary period\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div id=\"rechten-als-werknemer\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e92 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">What are your rights as an employee when dismissed in probation?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e93 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Above, we let you know that your rights in probation are limited. But there are some rights you have as an employee. Let's go through them one by one.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e94 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3o m24q-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">1. Right to explanation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e95 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>First of all, you always have the right to know why you are fired. If your employer dismisses you verbally, you can ask for the reason in writing in the form of a cat call.<\/p>\n<p>Your employer is then obliged to provide it to you in writing.<\/p>\n<p>This is important because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can check whether the dismissal is discriminatory<\/li>\n<li>It helps with your WW application<\/li>\n<li>You learn from being fired from a subsequent employer<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e96 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3o m24q-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">2. Protection against discrimination<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e97 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Besides: you should never be fired for discrimination in a workplace. Discrimination can be understood broadly here. For instance, it is forbidden to fire you because of:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pregnancy or pregnancy wish<\/li>\n<li>Gender, race or origin<\/li>\n<li>Faith or philosophy of life<\/li>\n<li>Disability or chronic illness<\/li>\n<li>Sexual orientation<\/li>\n<li>Age<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden-ww\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e98 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3o m24q-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">3. Right to due process<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e99 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Even during the probationary period, your employer must follow certain rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The dismissal must <strong>during<\/strong> be notified during the probationary period (not after - then you may not be dismissed)<\/li>\n<li>You may not be dismissed before you have actually started<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e100 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3o m24q-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">4. Right to transitional compensation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e101 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Good news: you build from day one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/\">transition allowance<\/a> on. Even if you only worked for a fortnight, you are entitled to this legal compensation. The amount may be small, but every little bit helps in the transition to new work.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e102 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3o m24q-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">5. Possible entitlement to additional compensation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e103 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>In certain cases, you can claim additional compensation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In case of discriminatory dismissal<\/li>\n<li>If the employer has acted seriously culpable<\/li>\n<li>For breach of 'good employment practice'<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2762-e104 m24q-q m24q-r m24q-s m24q-t m24q-u m24q-z m24q-11 m24q-12 m24q-1a m24q-1g m24q-1s\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2762-e105 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-21 m24q-2d m24q-2g\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e2762-e106 m24q-4v\"><div class=\"x-cell e2762-e107 m24q-4w m24q-4x\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e108 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2p m24q-2r m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-3a m24q-3e m24q-3f m24q-3h m24q-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Contact our lawyers free of charge and without obligation<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2762-e109 m24q-4k m24q-4l m24q-4n get-started\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/contact\/\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Contact us<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e2762-e110 m24q-4w m24q-4y\"><span class=\"x-image e2762-e111 m24q-4r\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kopie-van-Ontwerp-zonder-titel.png\" width=\"617\" height=\"606\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"plichten\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e112 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">What are your obligations as an employee when dismissed on probation?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e113 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Of course, as an employee, you also have duties during the probationary period. It is important to know these, first of all so that your employer has no reason to fire you. But even if your employer intends to fire you, it is important to know your duties.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e114 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3o m24q-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">1. Normal work obligations<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e115 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>First of all, there are a number of obligations that apply normally (even after probation):&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are expected to arrive on time<\/li>\n<li>You ensure that you do your job properly<\/li>\n<li>You follow instructions from your employer<\/li>\n<li>You respect company rules<\/li>\n<li>You handle company information with discretion<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"voorwaarden-ontslag\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e116 m24q-2k m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">2. Duty to report sickness<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e117 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Are you sick during your probationary period? Then report this immediately as per your employer's rules.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> You can simply be fired during illness during your probationary period. Sickness should not be the reason given by your employer.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"onderhandelen\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e118 m24q-2k m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">3. Effort obligation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e119 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Your employer expects you to do your best to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn the function<\/li>\n<li>Fit into the team<\/li>\n<li>Taking feedback seriously<\/li>\n<li>Making improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><span class=\"x-image e2762-e120 m24q-4r\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Plichten-werknemer-proeftijd.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Obligations of employee probationary period\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e121 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4d\"><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2762-e122 m24q-q m24q-r m24q-s m24q-t m24q-u m24q-z m24q-11 m24q-12 m24q-1a m24q-1g m24q-1t\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2762-e123 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-1z m24q-20 m24q-21 m24q-2h\"><div id=\"wia-uitkering\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e124 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">When does your employer abuse a probationary period?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e125 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Sometimes an employer uses the probationary period to get out of obligations. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your employer fires you just before a scheduled surgery that means you cannot work for a while<\/li>\n<li>Your employer fires you on the grounds that you are more expensive than expected<\/li>\n<li>Your employer sends you away because there is suddenly less work&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e126 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4d\"><\/div><div id=\"belangrijkste-punten\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e127 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">No real trial period<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e128 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Even if you have worked for this employer before, for example as a temp or freelancer, a probationary period is often not allowed. This is because the employer already knows you and what your capabilities are.<\/p><\/div><span class=\"x-image e2762-e129 m24q-4r\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Direct-actie-ondernemen-ontslag-proeftijd.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Lawyer indicating importance of taking immediate action after probationary dismissal\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div id=\"actie-ondernemen\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e130 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Taking immediate action: your roadmap<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e131 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Fired during your probationary period? Follow this roadmap to secure your rights:<\/p><\/div><div id=\"recht-ww-uitkering\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e132 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Note: WIA and WW are mutually exclusive<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e133 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>If you are still sick at the end of your employment, you cannot get unemployment benefits. This is because you must be immediately available for work. Therefore, plan your dismissal carefully in relation to your health situation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e134 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Step 1: request written confirmation immediately<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e135 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><ul>\n<li>Send an e-mail: \"Following our conversation in which my resignation was announced, I request that the reason for resignation be sent to me in writing.\"&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Keep all communications<\/li>\n<li>Take notes of oral conversations<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e136 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Step 2: check your probationary period<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e137 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Grab your contract and check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Is the probationary period in it?<\/li>\n<li>Does the duration of the probationary period match what the legal requirements in this are?<\/li>\n<li>Were you fired within the probationary period?<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"belangrijkste-punten\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e138 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Step 3: Analyse the reason for dismissal<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e139 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><ul>\n<li>Is the reason discriminatory?<\/li>\n<li>Does the reason match the reality?<\/li>\n<li>Are there indications of abuse?<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e140 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Step 4: Collect evidence<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e141 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><ul>\n<li>Emails and WhatsApp messages<\/li>\n<li>Witness statements from colleagues<\/li>\n<li>Performance reviews or compliments<\/li>\n<li>Photos or documents that support your story<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"conclusie\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e142 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Step 5: Ask for your documents<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e143 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\">A declaration of dismissal for the UWV<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\">Your last pay slip<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\">A transitional compensation calculation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e144 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Step 6: Consider legal help<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e145 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>If in doubt about the legality of your dismissal, get help. We offer free help with dismissal.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2762-e146 m24q-4k m24q-4l m24q-4n get-started\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/contact\/\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Contact us<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><div id=\"uitkering-na-proeftijd\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e147 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">WW benefit after probationary dismissal<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e148 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>One of your biggest concerns is probably: do I qualify for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/unemployment-benefit\/\">WW benefit<\/a>? The good news: in most cases, yes.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e149 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">WW benefit after probationary dismissal<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e150 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>You are eligible for WW if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your employer has fired you (not resigned yourself)<\/li>\n<li>You meet the weeks requirement (26 out of 36 weeks worked)<\/li>\n<li>You are available for work<\/li>\n<li>The dismissal is not your fault<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e151 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Applying for unemployment benefit: practical tips<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e152 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><ol>\n<li><strong>Report directly<\/strong> at UWV (within a week)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Request the resignation statement<\/strong> with your employer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be honest<\/strong> on the reason for dismissal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep all documents<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><span class=\"x-image e2762-e153 m24q-4r\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WW-uitkering-na-ontslag-proeftijd.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" alt=\"WW benefit after dismissal probationary period\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div id=\"transitievergoeding\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e154 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Severance pay and other benefits<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e155 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Many people think you are not entitled to compensation when you are on probationary leave. This is not true!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e156 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Severance pay: also in probationary period<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e157 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>You accrue transitional pay from your first working day. The calculation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/3 monthly salary per year worked<\/li>\n<li>In the case of probation, it will only be for the duration of the probationary period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Calculation example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monthly salary: \u20ac2,500<\/li>\n<li>Worked: 6 weeks<\/li>\n<li>Transition allowance: \u20ac2,500 \u00f7 3 \u00f7 52 \u00d7 6 = \u20ac96<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Small amount? Yes. But it's your money! Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/calculate\/\">severance pay calculator<\/a> for an exact calculation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e158 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Fair compensation for wrongful dismissal<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e159 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>If your employer has acted unlawfully, you may be entitled to fair compensation. This can amount to thousands of euros. Situations where this is possible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discriminatory dismissal<\/li>\n<li>Dismissal in violation of good employment practice<\/li>\n<li>Misdirection in hiring<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e160 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Damages<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e161 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Do you have demonstrable damages from the dismissal? Consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Job relocation costs<\/li>\n<li>Terminated other job<\/li>\n<li>Study debt for specific training<\/li>\n<li>Missed bonuses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may be able to recover these damages from your employer.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e162 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Overdue salary and holiday pay<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e163 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Always check that you have received what you are entitled to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary up to last working day<\/li>\n<li>Accrued holidays<\/li>\n<li>Holiday pay (8% of gross salary)<\/li>\n<li>Any bonuses or commissions<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><span class=\"x-image e2762-e164 m24q-4r\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ontslagvergoeding-tijdens-proeftijd.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" alt=\"severance pay during probationary period\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div id=\"zelf-ontslag-nemen\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e165 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Resigning yourself in your probationary period<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e166 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Are you considering resigning yourself during your probationary period? You can, but think carefully about the consequences first.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e167 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Advantages of resigning yourself<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e168 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><ul>\n<li>You can leave immediately (no notice period)<\/li>\n<li>You retain control<\/li>\n<li>No negative dismissal story<\/li>\n<li>Quicker availability for other work<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e169 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Disadvantages: no unemployment benefit<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e170 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>The biggest drawback: you have <strong>no right to WW<\/strong> if you resign yourself. After all, you voluntarily became unemployed. This can be financially tough.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e171 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Considering alternatives<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e172 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Before resigning yourself, consider:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Conversation with your supervisor<\/strong> - Perhaps problems are solvable<\/li>\n<li><strong>Settlement Agreement<\/strong> - Negotiate departure with WW retention<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wait for dismissal<\/strong> - If things really don't work out, your employer will notice too<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal transfers<\/strong> - Possibly another function would be better<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e173 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3r m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">If you do resign yourself<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e174 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Decided to leave anyway? Then make sure to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Written notice (e-mail is sufficient)<\/li>\n<li>Clear last day of work<\/li>\n<li>Transferring your work<\/li>\n<li>Return of company property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/take\/\">resign yourself<\/a> in our comprehensive guide.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"conclusie\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e175 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3j m24q-3n m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Conclusion<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e176 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-48 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4c\"><p>Dismissal during your probationary period feels unfair and often comes unexpectedly. The important thing is to act quickly, know your rights and seek help where necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: big companies make mistakes too. That probationary period of exactly 6 months? Not allowed. Fired after reporting pregnancy? Forbidden. Given too little time to prove yourself? Possibly unlawful.<\/p>\n<p>Are you about to be fired or have you just been fired? Then ask for a written confirmation with reason immediately. Check that your probationary period is correct. And in doubt? Many lawyers, including us, offer a free initial consultation to assess your situation.<\/p>\n<p>You are not alone. With the right knowledge and possibly some legal help, you can make sure you get what you are entitled to. Whether that is an unemployment benefit, a transfer payment, or perhaps a hefty extra compensation because your employer broke the rules.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2762-e177 m24q-q m24q-r m24q-s m24q-t m24q-u m24q-v m24q-15 m24q-1b m24q-1d m24q-1n m24q-1u\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2762-e178 m24q-1x m24q-20 m24q-21 m24q-23 m24q-24 m24q-2e m24q-2i\"><div class=\"x-div e2762-e179 m24q-b m24q-c m24q-d m24q-h m24q-i m24q-l m24q-m m24q-n\"><div class=\"x-row e2762-e180 m24q-q m24q-t m24q-u m24q-v m24q-1c m24q-1p m24q-1v\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2762-e181 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-1z m24q-20 m24q-21 m24q-23 m24q-25 m24q-26 m24q-2j\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e2762-e182 m24q-2k m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2u m24q-2v m24q-2y m24q-31 m24q-33 m24q-36 m24q-3d m24q-3j m24q-3k m24q-3l m24q-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf4ac;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Experience by Nina<\/span>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Consent sharing story<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<span class=\"x-rating e2762-e183 m24q-4z\">\n\n  <span class=\"x-rating-graphic\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"5 \/ 5\">\n    <i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i>  <\/span>\n\n  \n  \n<\/span>\n<div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e184 m24q-2k m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2u m24q-2y m24q-2z m24q-3i m24q-3k m24q-3u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Review via trustpilot<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e185 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-47 m24q-49 m24q-4b m24q-4c m24q-4e m24q-4f\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Definitely recommended. Started by filling in the calculation tool in which it quickly became clear what I am entitled to. Then low-threshold contact and result is there. Thanks!!!\"<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div e2762-e186 m24q-b m24q-c m24q-d m24q-h m24q-l m24q-n m24q-o\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e187 m24q-2k m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2u m24q-2y m24q-2z m24q-3i m24q-3k m24q-3u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What was the situation?<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e188 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-47 m24q-49 m24q-4d m24q-4e m24q-4f\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nina had been working as a marketing specialist for three years when her employer asked her to talk about a so-called \"amicable settlement.\" This was because the company was facing financial problems and wanted to save costs. Nina was presented with a vso, which included mutual agreement dismissal as the reason for dismissal. This did not include a severance payment and the reason for dismissal was unclearly worded.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div e2762-e189 m24q-b m24q-c m24q-d m24q-h m24q-l m24q-o m24q-p\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e190 m24q-2k m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2u m24q-2y m24q-2z m24q-3i m24q-3k m24q-3u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What did we do?<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e191 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-47 m24q-49 m24q-4d m24q-4e m24q-4f\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After Nina shared her vso with us, we contacted her to further clarify the situation and go through all parts of the vso together. At ontslagrechtjuristen.nl, we discovered that her employer had made a proposal mainly for its own benefit, with compensation that was far too low. Nina indicated that we could contact her employer to discuss the settlement agreement. After several discussions with her employer, she received fair compensation, was entitled to unemployment benefits and could count on a work release.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2762-e192 m24q-q m24q-r m24q-s m24q-t m24q-u m24q-z m24q-11 m24q-12 m24q-1a m24q-1g m24q-1w\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2762-e193 m24q-1x m24q-1y m24q-1z m24q-20 m24q-21\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e194 m24q-2l m24q-2n m24q-2o m24q-2p m24q-2y m24q-2z m24q-38 m24q-39 m24q-3a m24q-3i m24q-3n m24q-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Other topics you might be interested in<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e195 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-49 m24q-4a m24q-4b m24q-4d m24q-4g\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\"><a style=\"color: #cc99ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/settlement-agreement\/\">Read more about the dismissal settlement agreement<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\"><a style=\"color: #cc99ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/\">All about severance pay<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/employment-law\/\"><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\">Dutch employment law: what do you need to know?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/redundancy-lawyer\/\"><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\">What does a dismissal lawyer do?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"veelgestelde-vragen\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2762-e196 m24q-2l m24q-2o m24q-2q m24q-3i m24q-3v\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e2762-e197 m24q-50\" id=\"x-acc-e2762-e197\"><div class=\"e2762-e198 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2762-e198\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2762-e198\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2762-e198\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can I be fired if I am sick during my probationary period?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2762-e198\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2762-e198\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2762-e198\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e199 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-41 m24q-43 m24q-49 m24q-4a\">Yes, you may be dismissed during illness during your probationary period. <strong>But<\/strong> illness may not be the reason for dismissal. If you are fired shortly after becoming ill, this may be suspicious. Always ask for the written reason for dismissal. Is illness the reason? Then the dismissal violates the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rijksoverheid.nl\/onderwerpen\/ziekteverzuim-en-re-integratie\/werknemers\">Sickness law<\/a> and you may be able to get compensation.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e2762-e200 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2762-e200\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2762-e200\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2762-e200\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What is the maximum length of a probationary period?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2762-e200\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2762-e200\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2762-e200\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e201 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-41 m24q-43 m24q-49 m24q-4a\"><p>The maximum duration depends on your contract:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Contract of <strong>6 months or less<\/strong>: no probationary period allowed<\/li>\n \t<li>Contract of <strong>6 months to 2 years<\/strong>: maximum 1 month probationary period<\/li>\n \t<li>Contract of <strong>2 years or more<\/strong>: maximum 2 months probationary period<\/li>\n \t<li>Contract for <strong>indefinite period<\/strong>: maximum 2 months probationary period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A collective agreement may contain other agreements, but the probationary period should never exceed 2 months.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e2762-e202 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2762-e202\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2762-e202\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2762-e202\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What should I do if my employer does not want to give a reason for my dismissal?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2762-e202\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2762-e202\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2762-e202\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e203 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-41 m24q-43 m24q-49 m24q-4a\"><p>You are legally entitled to a written reason for dismissal if you ask for it. Send an e-mail or letter explicitly asking for the reason for dismissal. Is your employer still refusing? Then you can:<\/p>\n\n<ol>\n \t<li>Reporting this to the UWV (important for your benefits)<\/li>\n \t<li>Engaging a lawyer to send a formal letter<\/li>\n \t<li>Using this as an argument that the dismissal may be unlawful<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e2762-e204 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2762-e204\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2762-e204\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2762-e204\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can my probationary period be extended?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2762-e204\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2762-e204\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2762-e204\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e205 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-41 m24q-43 m24q-49 m24q-4a\">No, the probationary period can <strong>never<\/strong> be extended, even if both parties want it. This is called the \"ironclad probationary period\". If your employer does try to extend the probationary period, the entire probation is invalid. This means you are fully protected from dismissal from day 1.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e2762-e206 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2762-e206\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2762-e206\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2762-e206\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Am I entitled to severance pay in case of dismissal in my probationary period?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2762-e206\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2762-e206\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2762-e206\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e207 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-41 m24q-43 m24q-49 m24q-4a\"><p>You are always entitled to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/\">transition allowance<\/a>, even when dismissed during the probationary period. You accrue this from your first working day. You may also be entitled to additional (fair) compensation in certain cases, such as:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Discriminatory dismissal<\/li>\n \t<li>Dismissal in violation of good employment practice<\/li>\n \t<li>If probation is found to be invalid<\/li>\n \t<li>In case of deception or fraud by the employer<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2762-e208 m24q-3y m24q-3z m24q-46 m24q-47 m24q-49 m24q-4c m24q-4f m24q-4h\"><p><em>About the author: This article was written by Mickey Heimans, dismissal lawyer and writer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/\">Ontslagrechtjuristen.nl<\/a>. With over 5 years of experience in HR and dismissal law, has extensive experience in assisting employees with their dismissal cases. 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