The Effective Management of Probation Periods - A Practical Guide

Introduction

Gaining a new member of staff can be a lottery. A new employee may have interviewed well; but concerns as to their suitability may emerge once employment has started.

This virtual classroom seminar provides managers, senior HR professionals and junior lawyers with practical guidance on managing the probationary period. With interactive scenarios and a full run down of the leading cases in this area, this course will equip delegates with the knowledge and confidence to handle complex probationary situations.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Effective management of a probationary period - the key elements
• What should an effective probationary period clause look like?
• How long is it reasonable for an employer to keep extending a probationary period?
• Can an employer extend a probationary period in the absence of a contractual right?
• Is there a right to be accompanied during probationary review meetings?
• The effect of absence during a probationary period
• Discovering an employee has lied during the recruitment process
• The implications of disability or long-term health conditions
• Terminating employment during (or on expiry of) a probationary period

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.