Probation period calculator Bhutan
A contract of employment in Bhutan can include a probation period of up to 180 days. During it, either side can end the contract with 7 days of notice.
The rule is in section 72 of the Labour and Employment Act of Bhutan 2007. Enter your start date and the probation in your contract to see the last day.
How it's calculated
- Probation is only allowed in a contract of 12 months or more. A shorter contract has none.
- The probation in your contract counts up to a maximum of 180 days. Anything longer is cut back to that limit.
- We count your first day of work as day one, so the last day is the start date plus the probation days minus one.
- An employer may not make you repeat probation for the same work or for materially similar work (section 73).
An example
You start on 1 March 2026 on a two-year contract with 180 days of probation. Counting 1 March as day one, probation ends on 27 August 2026. If you leave before then, you give 7 days of notice.
Frequently asked questions
How long can probation last in Bhutan?
Up to 180 days, and only in a contract of 12 months or more (section 72 of the Labour and Employment Act of Bhutan 2007).
How much notice applies during probation?
7 days, for either party. After probation the normal minimum of 30 days in section 68 applies.
Can my employer extend my probation?
Section 73 says an employer shall not require an employee to repeat a probationary period for the same or materially similar work. Sections 72 and 73 do not apply to a training agreement (section 74).
Key terms
- Probation
- A trial period at the start of a contract during which either side may leave on short notice.
- Training agreement
- A contract made to train a person. The probation sections do not apply to it.
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