How is the probation period calculated exactly from the date of signing the contract?

The probation period is six months, calculated from the day mentioned in the employment contract, until the end of the day completing the six-month period, including vacation days.

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If the employee's date of joining (DOJ) anniversary is Friday, 2nd February, and the probation period is six months, the employer can still terminate the employee's probationary contract on the 2nd of February before the close of business.

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In the UAE the probation period usually concludes at the end of business on the day of probation allowing the employer to terminate the contract, on that day.

In your situation, if the DOJ anniversary falls on Friday, February 2nd the employer has the right to terminate your employment until working hours end as long as it's within the specified probation period mentioned in your employment agreement and company policies.

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There is some lack of clarity in your question.

If the date of joining is 2nd February and you will be completing a year with the company, then the rules under the probation period are no longer valid for your situation.

Regarding termination, the employer can initiate it before the expiry of the contract and he must follow the termination clause mentioned in the employment contract. If you need further clarification share your WhatsApp number. we will discuss.

Dear Questioner

As per UAE laws, the probation period shall not exceed 6 months and it should be calculated accurately. So it will end in 1st midnight and cannot terminate beyond the said date.

Dear questioner,

Based on the information provided in Article 9 of the UAE Labor Law and your question, the deadline for an employer to terminate a worker's employment during the probation period would be midnight on the 1st of February. Here's why:

• Article 9.1 clearly states the probation period is "not exceeding (6) six months from the date of commencement of Work." This means the full six months are included until the end of the day on the 1st of February.

• There is no specific mention of holidays or weekends affecting the probation period in the article. Therefore, the standard interpretation applies, considering the full 24 hours of the date as part of the six-month period.

• Terminating after midnight on the 1st would exceed the six-month timeframe outlined in the article. This could potentially be challenged by the worker as an unfair dismissal.

Therefore, the safest approach for the employer would be to notify the worker of termination, in writing, before midnight on the 1st of February. This ensures compliance with the terms of the contract and minimizes the risk of legal challenges.

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