Employee probation periods could be limited under new law

Leo Varadkar announced he was seeking views from stakeholders on new rights to improve terms and conditions for workers, which are due to be brought in under a European directive. File picture

The Government is to consider limiting the length of time an employee can be placed on probation, Employment Minister Leo Varadkar has announced.

On Friday, Mr Varadkar announced he was seeking views from stakeholders on new rights to improve terms and conditions for workers, which are due to be brought in under a European directive.