Probationary Period - one for HR
Discussion
I think you'll need to check your T&C's - I just got shafted by being let going (company had a bit of a change of direction which made me effectively redundant!) during my probationary period. When I went into my T&C's just to see what money would be due I spotted that probation was only extendable by th eemployer, and not the employee. Bit of a crapper than one! Sounds like you work at the same place I did!!!
anonymous said:
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Nah... fraid not. You can't force the employer to give you a job at the end should they decline.
The shutdown at xmas is also legal too. As long at they give the minimum 20 days, then they are legal. Indeed, what a lot of people don't know is that this 20 days can also include bank holidays!
Stephanie Plum said:
...If I were your employer and you asked to extend your probationary period the answer would not only be no, but you'd get your marching orders as well. Shows a distinct lack of commitment and that you are just waiting for something better to come along.
If I were his employer I would be wondering why it was he should think that... If one of my employees have doubts of any kind, I would much rather they are completely upfront about either working conditions and/or not wanting to commit to the company.
I would much rather that than lose someone good to a rival over something which could be changed, or if that is really the employees intention anyway I would rather keep them on as a 'temp' with warning to rerecruit rather than be left on little notice anyway.
It just depends whether the OP's boss is more like Stephanie or me!
Stephanie Plum said:
anonymous said:
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If I were your employer and you asked to extend your probationary period the answer would not only be no, but you'd get your marching orders as well. Shows a distinct lack of commitment and that you are just waiting for something better to come along.JustinP1 said:
anonymous said:
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Nah... fraid not. You can't force the employer to give you a job at the end should they decline.
The shutdown at xmas is also legal too. As long at they give the minimum 20 days, then they are legal. Indeed, what a lot of people don't know is that this 20 days can also include bank holidays!
Timja said:
JustinP1 said:
anonymous said:
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Nah... fraid not. You can't force the employer to give you a job at the end should they decline.
The shutdown at xmas is also legal too. As long at they give the minimum 20 days, then they are legal. Indeed, what a lot of people don't know is that this 20 days can also include bank holidays!
anonymous said:
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35% isn't necessarily bad, it really depends on the industry. If it's high for the industry then that's not a good sign.As others have said, personally I wouldn't try to extend a probationary period. 1 month notice isn't too bad & potential employers usually factor in 1 - 3 months anyway.
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