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“Trick” in Probation + Reduced Pay
: Y3 }, B+ u% [* [; C8 N# EThis is where your suspicion is very valid:+ R9 \+ G4 t( M2 e+ w
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They offer $60K–$70K after probation, but only $40K during probation — and can fire you before probation ends.
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This raises red flags:( C ^( W4 Y; ~( c
9 E# |: F/ k+ v7 l. J% Q+ PIf they never intend to keep new hires past probation, and just want to pay less for 3 months of full work, that’s a bad faith employment practice.
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It could amount to constructive dismissal, misrepresentation, or fraudulent hiring, depending on intent and repeated pattern.5 q: s/ E+ k% k" u: i
4 |, z$ I d+ B) BIf 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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4 r5 q3 E n* P2 U* S$ t4 t# hWhat You Can Do as a Job Seeker:# S' p; J* m: |( E
Ask upfront:$ S& Y* w+ N9 ]( y$ T
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“How many employees typically pass probation?”
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! M8 r: ~6 _ ~. H* r“Why is the probationary salary significantly lower?”
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Get everything in writing:9 V% {. w2 C: ?
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Especially promises of post-probation raises or bonuses.7 H; c6 _, M/ Q A4 _ O- x# O
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Check Glassdoor or Reddit:. o* H3 |# v% W R1 O$ g" ^
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See if other employees mention being let go before the probation ends. x7 n5 p8 a* ^
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Be cautious if:
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Several people seem to go through the same probation trap$ R$ v8 h8 ]- K" P0 ]0 u: L
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The employer seems vague or evasive |
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