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Does the new probationary contract tie employers’ hands?

21.06.2023

Previously, the employer had the right to conclude a probationary agreement for a maximum of three months without any additional conditions. Now, to conclude such an agreement, there must be an “intention” on the employer’s part, to conclude a subsequent employment contract for indefinite duration or a fixed-term employment contract (for a period not shorter than 12 months) with the employee. Employers have doubts as to whether an employee with whom they conclude a probationary contract for three months will be able to demand a subsequent contract of that length.

In our opinion, in such a situation, the employee will not be able to request a subsequent contract.. read the text to find out why . – Sławomir Paruch and Kinga Ciosk comment for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

Article: here.