The Government toughens requirements for companies to fire during the probationary period
The new regulation will require contracts to detail the length of the probationary period and which elements of job performance are subject to examination. The measure opens the door for claims for dismissal during the first months of the employment relationship if they are not justified.
The Spanish government is set to introduce a new regulation requiring employers to provide detailed information about the probationary period in employment contracts. The regulation, expected to be published in the coming days, will oblige companies to specify the duration of the probationary period and the aspects of an employee's performance that will be evaluated.
This move aims to prevent unfair dismissals during the probationary period and provide employees with a clearer understanding of their employment conditions. The regulation will also transpose the EU Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions, which Spain was due to implement by August 2022.
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