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“Trick” in Probation + Reduced Pay* M3 ^& i4 Q8 J. K: V
This is where your suspicion is very valid:
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They offer $60K–$70K after probation, but only $40K during probation — and can fire you before probation ends." S$ e- @: G' V, `
5 }' o2 m* _" P2 j/ K YThis raises red flags:9 ~' O9 ?: ~, ?- T
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If 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.# J! ^, w: t) M
% `5 D$ t- T' w: D* zIf 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.9 [2 r" Y/ x* W" P( g8 c
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What You Can Do as a Job Seeker:9 {6 \/ y8 ~3 V( k3 X; b
Ask upfront:
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“How many employees typically pass probation?” U. a# W3 V' b) Q
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“Why is the probationary salary significantly lower?”
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$ K0 `; D) F; s( k* I5 g* ~5 J# f) LGet everything in writing:' c0 H! q/ E' W% D1 \
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Especially promises of post-probation raises or bonuses.
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4 {; p, s, L' I e" ~Check Glassdoor or Reddit:
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See if other employees mention being let go before the probation ends.1 e/ a4 z# u; b0 L, a, b& W
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Be cautious if:
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Several people seem to go through the same probation trap9 Z5 g" b! e' G( ?! p% G* `3 B
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The employer seems vague or evasive |
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