Probation and waiting period
Contractual probation and the six-month waiting period for general protection are different.
Berlin and across Germany
Berlin and across Germany
Dismissal During the Probationary Period – Employment lawyer
Even during probation, form, notice periods, and special protections can be decisive. I assess the dismissal letter and available options.
For Dismissal During the Probationary Period, these points are especially important:
- ›Contractual probation and the six-month waiting period for general protection are different.
- ›During agreed probation, a two-week notice period may often apply.
- ›Pregnancy, severe disability, or works council status may matter regardless of probation.
- ›A probationary dismissal should generally be challenged within three weeks.
The first step is to clarify: Which notice period applies and whether special protection applies despite probation.
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Specific issues in this Dismissal During the Probationary Period case
Shorter notice period
During agreed probation, a two-week notice period may often apply.
Special protection
Pregnancy, severe disability, or works council status may matter regardless of probation.
Three-week claim period
A probationary dismissal should generally be challenged within three weeks.
Frequently asked questions about Dismissal During the Probationary Period
What should I document first in a Dismissal During the Probationary Period case?
Contractual probation and the six-month waiting period for general protection are different.
Which records and information are especially important now?
During agreed probation, a two-week notice period may often apply.
What does the legal assessment of my case depend on?
Pregnancy, severe disability, or works council status may matter regardless of probation.
Which next steps make sense in my situation?
A probationary dismissal should generally be challenged within three weeks.
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2 weeks ago
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How the initial review works
Step 1
Describe the facts
Which notice period applies and whether special protection applies despite probation.
Step 2
Review evidence and deadlines
Contractual probation and the six-month waiting period for general protection are different.
Step 3
Assess the risks
Pregnancy, severe disability, or works council status may matter regardless of probation.
Step 4
Set the next step
A probationary dismissal should generally be challenged within three weeks.
About Dr. Lerch
For Dismissal During the Probationary Period, Dr. Philipp Lerch focuses on the specific evidence, deadlines, and a direct legal strategy.
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Which notice period applies and whether special protection applies despite probation.
Dismissal
During agreed probation, a two-week notice period may often apply.
Severance pay
Pregnancy, severe disability, or works council status may matter regardless of probation.