In Spain, probationary periods are common for new employees. The length of the probationary period depends on the type of contract and the size of the company. For qualified technicians, the maximum probationary period is 6 months, while for other workers in companies with more than 25 employees, the maximum is 2 months. In companies with 25 employees or fewer, the maximum probationary period for other workers is 3 months. During the probationary period, either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment without providing notice or severance pay.