e-TafaknaThe probationary period lets the employer assess the employee's skills and lets the employee check that the job suits them. During this period, either party can end the contract under simplified conditions. It must be written into the contract or offer letter, and its duration must respect the legal maximum.
Create a free account1. This contract is concluded subject to a probationary period of [DURATION], starting on the date the Employee actually begins work. 2. The probationary period may be renewed once for a maximum of [DURATION], by written agreement of both parties signed before the end of the initial period, where applicable law and any collective agreement allow it. 3. During the probationary period, either party may terminate the contract by written notice, subject to a notice period of [NUMBER] days [Tunisia: at least 15 days], without compensation other than that required by law. 4. Any absence of the Employee during the probationary period extends it by an equivalent duration, within the limits permitted by law. 5. If the contract is not terminated before the end of the probationary period, the hire becomes final and the time worked counts towards the Employee's length of service.
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The Employee is hired subject to a non-renewable probationary period of [DURATION] from the start date. During this period, either party may terminate the contract by written notice with [NUMBER] days' notice. At the end of the period, the hire becomes final without any further formality.
TunisiaSince Law No. 2025-9 of May 2025, the probationary period is capped at six months, renewable once, and termination during it requires 15 days' notice.
Source: DLA Piper, New legislation overhauling Tunisia's employment framework
United Arab EmiratesProbation may not exceed six months from the start of work. The employer must give at least 14 days' written notice to end the contract during this period.
Source: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 regulating employment relationships
Saudi ArabiaSince the Labour Law amendments in force on 19 February 2025, probation may last up to 180 days and must be stated explicitly in the employment contract.
Source: King & Spalding, amendments to the Saudi Labour Law
FranceFor a permanent contract, the initial period is capped at 2 months for workers, 3 months for supervisors and technicians and 4 months for executives. It may be renewed once only if a branch agreement provides for it and the employee agrees in writing.
Source: Service-Public.fr, Période d'essai d'un salarié en CDISince Law No. 2025-9, the probationary period cannot exceed six months and may be renewed once. Termination during this period requires 15 days' notice.
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