According to a ruling of the Supreme Court of India, a probationary period cannot go longer than two months, or one year in special circumstances. During the probationary phase, an employee's employment may be terminated by the employer with or without prior warning. Until they are happy with the worker's performance, the employer may potentially decide to prolong the probationary period. When a worker's services are terminated, the employer should speak in a straightforward, nonjudgmental manner.