A trial period contract is intended to assess an employee’s qualifications and their ability to adapt to the type of work performed. During its term, both parties can evaluate the cooperation and decide whether it should be continued.

It is concluded for a maximum period of 3 months; however, a trial period contract may include a provision allowing for its extension by the duration of the employee’s leave or other justified absence, if such absence occurs. The duration of a trial period contract depends on the length of the intended subsequent employment:

• up to 1 month – if the employer plans to subsequently conclude a fixed-term employment contract lasting less than 6 months.
• up to 2 months – if the employer plans to conclude a fixed-term employment contract lasting at least 6 months but less than 12 months.

Additionally, there is a one-time possibility to extend the trial period by a maximum of 1 month if the nature of the work requires it and both parties agree. Re-entering into a trial period contract with the same employee is only possible if the type of work to be performed is different from the previous one.