Document background
The Trial Period Employment Contract is a fundamental document used when initiating new employment relationships in Germany. It serves to establish a probationary period during which both employer and employee can assess their compatibility while benefiting from more flexible termination provisions. This contract type must comply with various German labor laws, including the Civil Code (BGB), Protection Against Unfair Dismissal Act (KSchG), and Documentation of Essential Working Conditions Act (NachwG). The document typically includes detailed information about the position, duties, working hours, remuneration, and specific terms applicable during the probationary period. It's particularly important as it provides both parties with clear terms while ensuring compliance with mandatory German employment law requirements, including recent amendments requiring more comprehensive documentation of working conditions.
