Termination/dismissal during the probationary period: what you need to consider

If you are dismissed during your probationary period, there is usually no statutory protection against dismissal (more than 6 months in the company & company with more than 10 full-time employees). It may still be possible to file an action for unfair dismissal, for example if there were formal errors in the dismissal or if you have special protection against dismissal. Termination without notice can have many disadvantages for you. For example, you may be blocked from receiving unemployment benefits and receive a bad reference. This is why it is important that you defend yourself against termination without notice. Get advice from your Fair Integration advice centre.