Does the minimum employment period mean I can let someone go for any reason?
No. The minimum employment period only affects unfair dismissal. Other protections apply from day one.
October 8, 2026
No. The minimum employment period only affects unfair dismissal. Other protections apply from day one.
One to four weeks depending on service, plus an extra week for some over-45s. Here is the table and the exceptions.
Probation is a contract term, not a law. For casuals, what actually protects you is the minimum employment period.