Probation Extension Letter Template for Germany

1. Company Letterhead: Official company letterhead including full legal entity name and address

2. Employee Details: Full name and address of the employee

3. Date: Current date of the letter

4. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a probation extension notice

5. Reference to Original Contract: Details of the original employment contract including its date and initial probation period

6. Extension Details: Specific duration of the extension and new end date of the probation period

7. Reasoning: Brief explanation of why the extension is necessary

8. Legal Basis: Reference to the relevant clause in the employment contract or collective agreement allowing for extension

9. Acknowledgment Section: Space for both employer and employee signatures to document mutual agreement

1. Performance Criteria: Detailed list of performance expectations and evaluation criteria for the extended period

2. Timeline: Specific schedule of review meetings or milestones during the extended probation period

3. Original Contract Extract: Copy of the relevant sections from the original employment contract regarding probation period