Artikel 2.5 Legal Status (Local Employees) Regulations 2020

Article 2.5 Engagement and probationary period 1 An employee is engaged for a fixed period or an open-ended period. 2 Upon engagement, a probationary period may be agreed in writing. 3 If a probationary period has been agreed, either party may terminate the employment contract with immediate effect until this period has elapsed. 4 The probationary period is the same for the employer and the employee and does not exceed two months. 5 Any clause under which the probationary period is not the same for both parties or exceeds two months and any clause under which a new probationary period is entered into that results in a combined probationary period of more than two months is null and void. 6 An employment contract may be entered into with the prospective employee only if that individual is permitted by the local authorities to reside in the country in question and perform the work for the mission. 7 The costs of obtaining a residence or work permit or comparable document are borne by the prospective employee, unless these costs must be wholly or partly borne by the employer in accordance with local regulations or local usage.