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“Trick” in Probation + Reduced Pay
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They offer $60K–$70K after probation, but only $40K during probation — and can fire you before probation ends. a* d, T. Z( j0 y, z0 G
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This raises red flags:$ t: F+ g5 M. m
; Y& i! l# e* S. ^( WIf they never intend to keep new hires past probation, and just want to pay less for 3 months of full work, that’s a bad faith employment practice.
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It could amount to constructive dismissal, misrepresentation, or fraudulent hiring, depending on intent and repeated pattern.! V4 P% X! ^) W' g
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If challenged, a court or tribunal may side with the employee if there's evidence the employer is abusing probation to get cheap labor and avoid legal obligations.
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What You Can Do as a Job Seeker:, W: b+ P S8 j1 z" I
Ask upfront:: N: ?1 q% \7 C/ A
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“How many employees typically pass probation?”
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“Why is the probationary salary significantly lower?”) g P( u$ W" z( S9 m
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Get everything in writing:
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Especially promises of post-probation raises or bonuses.( s* R/ V. ~0 r6 A& ^8 g* V
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Check Glassdoor or Reddit:& j8 e( `) |2 q1 X+ T+ K
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See if other employees mention being let go before the probation ends.! \# R4 k. z: b- G6 x, v- a; S x7 d
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Several people seem to go through the same probation trap& q. q# p, n) l( z8 K a7 R
5 P t5 U9 E. x* TThe employer seems vague or evasive |
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