How long is the probationary period of a (temporary) assignment contract?

Verified 01 February 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

The contract of assignment may include a trial period.

The duration of the trial period shall be fixed by collective agreement or collective company agreement.

In the absence of an agreement, the maximum duration of the trial period depends on the duration of the contract.

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Contract of less than 1 month

The trial period is Maximum 2 days.

1-2 month contract

The trial period is Maximum 3 days.

Contract longer than 2 months

The trial period is Maximum 5 days.

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