Notice period · Concepts · European Finance Observatory

Roles that need it

Probation periodA probation period is the initial phase of employment during which the parties check fit and notice is usually shorter. Directive (EU) 2019/1152 limits probation to six months in general, with longer periods only where justified by the nature of the job or the worker's interest.
Hybrid workHybrid work is an arrangement in which employees split their working time between the employer's premises and another place, usually home, often with set office days. Eurofound treats it as a form of telework; rules on eligibility and costs come from national law, collective agreements and company policy.

Updated 31 Oct 2026.