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ARTICLE · 23 JULY 2018

Probationary Periods: How Long Is Too Long?

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In each Canadian jurisdiction, there are rules under employment standards legislation regarding the period of employment during which a non-unionized employee can be dismissed without cause and without notice or pay in lieu of notice.

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Deborah Cushing
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Last week, we posted about the usefulness of probationary periods, both for unionized and non-unionized workers.

In each Canadian jurisdiction, there are rules under employment standards legislation regarding the period of employment during which a non-unionized employee can be dismissed without cause and without notice or pay in lieu of notice. If the probationary period in an employment agreement allows for termination of employment on this basis, then the probationary period should be limited to the following statutory periods:

  • Alberta: 90 days
  • British Columbia: 3 months
  • Manitoba: 30 days
  • New Brunswick: 6 months
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: 3 months
  • Northwest Territories: 90 days

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