Changing Roles Within Company

[lemonslap]

Hi all, looking for advise..

I resigned 2 weeks ago following a job offer, my current company has now offered me a role in a different department to keep me onboard. However they will want me to work a probationary period again of 6 months, is this normal? Thanks in advance

[lemonslap]

Thanks all, yes to confirm I have been told the new role will require a 6 month probationary period. Not sure if I am going to stay tbh, but the position offered is a promotion hence I am weighing it up! For info I have been with the company 5 years.

[lemonslap]

vladcjelli said:

You wanted out, your company doesn't really want you to go but is covering itself by putting you on probation.

This way, if you still look like you have itchy feet or deeper issues with them, they can let you go without too much fuss, blaming it on your lack of suitability for the new role.

Thanks I understand why, hence my question if it's legal as I have been there for a while.

[lemonslap]

Cheers all , yes on my notice period atm. The role offered is completely different from what I do now, although I have the skills to do the job. Its the continuation of service part I don't understand, surely I can't be treated as a new member of staff?

[lemonslap]

Cheers all for the advise, continuing on my path to my new company..