In Delft, with its thriving high-tech and university sector at TU Delft, the probationary period exempts parties from the statutory notice period (Article 7:672 DCC). After the probationary period, the employer must give at least 1 month's notice, crucial for starters in local innovation companies. With the transition payment, this plays indirectly: dismissal during probation is immediate without payment, but after probation both rules apply strictly.
Exception in Delft practice: with an invalid probationary period, often due to unclear contracts at young tech startups, the employer must dismiss via UWV or the subdistrict court in The Hague, with transition payment. In summary dismissal during probation for urgent cause (e.g., theft in the lab), no periods apply, but rare. Employees can claim damages for too short notice, especially relevant in the tight labor market around Technopolis.
Comparison: probationary period max. 2 months, notice period scales with seniority. The Work and Security Act harmonized this nationally, but Delft collective labor agreements in engineering sometimes add extra protection. Tip: negotiate a shorter notice period in your employment contract and consult a local lawyer at the District Court of Rotterdam. (218 words)