Termination during the probationary period: What employees need to know.. As of: March 16, 2024, 8:52 a.m By: Andrea Stettner CommentsPressSplit There are a few things to consider when terminating your contract during your probationary Period.

The Dismissal Protection Act does not apply during this period - not even for severely disabled employees. Some groups of people also enjoy special protection against dismissal during this time: Pregnant women and mothers on maternity protection.