Topic guide
Employment consultations in Germany: Probation period guidance
Probezeit is where expectations either become habits or stay unspoken. This page outlines how we structure consultations so both sides leave with a calendar, not only opinions.
What we cover in a guidance call
- Reading your probation clause against typical German practice (without rewriting your contract)
- Building a feedback rhythm that fits your role — desk, shop floor, or hybrid
- Deciding what belongs in writing versus spoken check-ins
- Spotting moments when educational guidance should stop and formal counsel begin
Who this is for
New joiners who want a calmer first quarter, managers inheriting unclear onboarding, and small HR desks that need a repeatable script. We work with clients across Germany and keep examples grounded in German workplace norms.
What this is not
We do not negotiate settlements, represent you before courts, or promise that a manager will reverse a decision. When your facts point toward legal or works-council routes, we say so plainly.