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Extend probation fairly with clear reasons, support and review dates.

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Record a probation extension with review notes, dates and an editable extension record. See how probation extension letter, probation review and the employer record fit together before choosing the next step.

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A clear process

How Probation Extension works

Move from the first facts to a retained employee record without losing the thread.

  1. 1Start the probation extension record

    Open the guided Probation Extension flow for the relevant employee.

  2. 2Add the relevant facts

    Record the dates, people and context needed for the Probation Extension process.

  3. 3Review the Probation Extension Letter

    Check the prepared wording, dates and decision record before anything is issued.

  4. 4Issue or record the outcome

    Complete the action and retain the outcome against the employee.

  5. 5Keep the case history

    Return to the workspace for documents, timeline events and follow-up actions.

What you'll have at the end

A fair probation extension file with the review plan clear

HRHeaven brings probation extension letter, probation review record together so you can review the case, share the right document and retain the employee record with the next steps clear.

Employee documentProbation Extension Letter

Gives the employee a clear written record of the probation extension and the next steps agreed by the employer.

Employer recordProbation Review Record

Keeps the facts, decisions and supporting context for probation extension together in one employer record.

The case stays together

Facts, probation extension letter and follow-up activity remain linked to this probation extension matter.

Review before anything is shared

Check and approve the wording before a letter, response or outcome is sent to the employee.

A record you can return to

Retain the completed file and its timeline so the next decision starts with the right context.

Everything you create is securely saved in your HRHeaven account. You stay in control of what's shared and when.

Preview the documents

See what your completed Probation Extension file can include

These previews are taken from HRHeaven's approved synthetic quality corpus. They show the structure and presentation of documents prepared through this HR Action. Your completed file will use the facts and decisions recorded in your own case.

The wider platform

Relevant HRHeaven capabilities for Probation Extension

The page highlights only the platform capabilities most relevant to this action.

AI Guidance

Prompts stay focused on the facts and decisions relevant to this HR situation.

Employee Records

The action history remains connected to the relevant employee record.

Employee Timeline

Key activity, decisions and review points remain visible in chronological order.

Secure Document Storage

Prepared records remain available from the employer workspace after completion.

Action Packs

Eligible completed actions can be exported as an organised employer case file.

Suitability and boundaries

Know when this HR Action is the right fit

When to use it

Use this page when an employer needs to understand or manage probation extension and wants a clearer record of the facts, decisions and next steps.

What to prepare

Prepare the relevant dates, employee details and existing records. Useful context may include probation extension letter, probation review, employee probation extension.

When advice may be appropriate

This provides structured process and record support, not legal representation or a guaranteed employment outcome.

Current availability

Production. Ready for self-serve use.

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Frequently asked questions

Probation Extension questions

When should an employer use Probation Extension?

Record a probation extension with review notes, dates and an editable extension record. Use it when the facts match this specific HR situation and the employer needs a clear process record.

What records are associated with Probation Extension?

Probation Extension Letter. Available case features depend on the completed action definition and the information supplied.

What should I prepare for Probation Extension?

Prepare the relevant dates, employee details, existing correspondence and workplace records. Useful context includes probation extension letter, probation review, employee probation extension.

Can I add evidence to Probation Extension?

This action does not require evidence upload to understand the page. Keep any supporting notes factual, relevant and proportionate.

Can I start Probation Extension now?

Yes. Use the primary start button to open the secure guided flow. Single-action access starts from £4.99, and eligible use may also be covered by HR Actions Unlimited. Current status: Production - Ready for self-serve use.

Does Probation Extension replace legal advice?

No. HRHeaven provides structured process and record support. Take specialist advice where the facts involve dismissal risk, discrimination, whistleblowing, disability, pregnancy, contested evidence or another complex legal issue.

Your case stays alive. Return anytime with new employee feedback or updated answers, additional evidence or documentation, and revised decisions or follow-up meetings. We keep the history connected and update your outputs accordingly.

Ready to begin?

Ready to begin Probation Extension?

Open the secure guided flow and keep the action, outputs and follow-up history connected.

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