GET YOUR FREE CHECKLIST FOR TERMINATING IN PROBATION WITH CONFIDENCE
Why You Need This Guide?
Worried about terminating an employee during probation and getting it wrong?
You’re not alone. Many employers assume probation is a “safe zone” where they can terminate without consequences—only to discover the hard way that mismanaging the process can lead to serious legal risks.
With General Protections claims on the rise in 2025, it’s more critical than ever to follow the right steps and protect your business from costly mistakes.
We get it—termination decisions are never easy. That’s why we created the Termination in Probation Checklist—a clear, no-nonsense guide to help you navigate the process legally, professionally, and with confidence.
Download it now and make sure you’re doing it right.
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Why Trust HR Gurus?
We’re Jessy and Emily, the driving force behind HR Gurus, and for the past 14 years, we've been cutting through the noise to support SMEs across Australia. We're not your typical HR consultants – we give CEOs, founders, and HR Managers the no-bullsh*t advice they need to lead effectively.
At HR Gurus, we’re all about getting real results. We understand that to truly harness the power of your people, you need to engage, excite, and motivate them with the right HR strategies.
Our mission? To make terminations straightforward and stress-free for our clients. With our extensive experience helping hundreds of businesses navigate these tough decisions, we’re here to arm you with the tools, knowledge, and support you need to handle terminations with confidence.
No fluff, just results.
What you will learn
- Probation Termination: What You Need to Know
- Understand the key legal risks and why probation isn’t a “get out of jail free card” for termination.
- Legal Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Learn how to avoid General Protections claims and ensure your termination process is legally sound.
- Procedural Fairness Done Right
- Discover why documentation, transparency, and giving employees a chance to respond are critical steps.
- Best Practices for a Smooth Exit
- Follow a clear, structured process to handle probation terminations professionally and mitigate risks.
Probation Terminations don't have to be painful for you and your employees.
Easy to Use
This is a 5-minute read and acts as a simple checklist to ensure you can terminating in probation with ease.
peace of mind
Rest easy knowing you understand the laws and what you need to do to ensure your termination in probation meets legal requirements.
do's and don'Ts
Learn all the pitfalls and what we recommend you should do and not do to ensure you don't end up in hot water.
