How long may a probationary period be in Finland?
A probationary period may last at most six months from the start of the employment. In a fixed-term employment it may not exceed half the duration of the contract, and never more than six months. The employer may extend it if the employee is incapacitated or on family leave during the period.
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- Source
- Employment Contracts Act, chapter 1 section 4
- Acts
- Finnish Employment Contracts Act
- Area
- Employment and occupational safety
- Checked
- 2026-09-10
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