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“Trick” in Probation + Reduced Pay
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They offer $60K–$70K after probation, but only $40K during probation — and can fire you before probation ends.: B. N. A+ g# z8 C. S
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This raises red flags:
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; C- D! J" i. C% Q. J1 PIf they never intend to keep new hires past probation, and just want to pay less for 3 months of full work, that’s a bad faith employment practice.
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It could amount to constructive dismissal, misrepresentation, or fraudulent hiring, depending on intent and repeated pattern.0 \, V0 o# P1 b- g; J, S: E z) U R! l
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If challenged, a court or tribunal may side with the employee if there's evidence the employer is abusing probation to get cheap labor and avoid legal obligations.' t. f8 H$ i: L2 L# K
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What You Can Do as a Job Seeker:. X: K; C: \1 l2 B1 y2 p. U
Ask upfront:) n$ i% h8 {7 k! r! _
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' L5 v: s" _2 a( ~8 f5 T1 S“Why is the probationary salary significantly lower?”8 F5 B6 v# C# \9 ~& [2 ]6 i
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Especially promises of post-probation raises or bonuses.6 }2 ]' }, }" X3 A z3 [# C' T2 L$ V. a, ~
* D% a9 _' W' [3 Q. wCheck Glassdoor or Reddit:
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See if other employees mention being let go before the probation ends.: X. Z# ?4 Y2 m5 s) Y4 a9 M
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Several people seem to go through the same probation trap5 I3 O# L4 |, L+ G" ?5 Y! F
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The employer seems vague or evasive |
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