Probation period exempts parties from the statutory notice period (Article 7:672 DCC), unlike after probation where the employer must give at least 1 month's notice. This plays indirectly in transitional compensation: dismissal during probation is immediate, without compensation, but after probation both apply.
Exception: if the probation period is invalid, the employer must still dismiss via UWV or district court, with transitional compensation. Practice: in summary dismissal during probation (urgent cause) no periods apply, but rare. Employees can claim damages for too short notice.
Comparison: probation max. 2 months, notice period scales with seniority. Work and Security Act harmonised this. Tip: negotiate shorter notice in contract. (199 words)