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Why we picked it This is the operational manual, not a theory piece: it lists the exact paper trail Indian courts look for (appointment letter, job description, probation appraisal form, dated manager feedback, written confirmation or extension letter) and ships sample letters plus ten drafting mistakes that get employers stuck with a deemed-confirmed employee. It nails the one thing founders miss: if you let probation lapse silently, the hire is confirmed by default, so you must issue a written confirmation OR a written extension before the clock runs out.
Probation and Confirmation Policy for Indian Companies: A Practical Drafting Guide for Employers
From Corrida Legal by Corrida Legal 18 min read
- Never let probation expire without a written decision, silence often reads as 'deemed confirmation' and hands the employee permanent status
- Build the file as you go: dated manager feedback and a probation appraisal form are what make a clean parting defensible
- Any extension must be communicated in writing before probation ends, naming the new date, the reasons, and the specific improvement areas
