Definition
Proeftijd is the Dutch probation period; it is capped at two months for a permanent contract, one month for a fixed term of 6–24 months, and is not allowed for contracts under six months.
荷兰试用期；长期合同最多 2 个月，6–24 个月合同最多 1 个月，6 个月以下不得约定。
Why it matters
An illegal or overlong probation clause is a red flag and may be unenforceable.
Example
A two-month proeftijd on a one-year contract is longer than the statutory maximum.
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Last updated 2026-11-10. This is an editorial definition, not legal or tax advice.