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“Trick” in Probation + Reduced Pay) Q _; @3 [* T, L- U1 g
This is where your suspicion is very valid:" p( l3 w% s- y& j; x
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They offer $60K–$70K after probation, but only $40K during probation — and can fire you before probation ends.
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3 x. X: F4 a! _' h/ IThis raises red flags:+ @$ p7 v5 p A+ h
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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.* c, s" P+ X! R1 X
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It could amount to constructive dismissal, misrepresentation, or fraudulent hiring, depending on intent and repeated pattern.
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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.1 t& [( N, T' ]) m! ^) s9 s
: x; j8 l6 Z" Z' i. V, f% R- UWhat You Can Do as a Job Seeker:
; T$ Z+ M4 l3 XAsk upfront:) ~$ a2 A) C3 z# B6 Q& g. L8 t
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“How many employees typically pass probation?”$ ]- d" I# _. o+ {
: e* j8 m- X4 l+ B$ J2 h5 ?“Why is the probationary salary significantly lower?”
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Get everything in writing:
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Especially promises of post-probation raises or bonuses.3 e; Z$ L6 W! Q8 P0 f6 b
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Check Glassdoor or Reddit:% B: v. I. m. D, [# O
+ M' C" T& w- D7 w: ISee if other employees mention being let go before the probation ends.
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Be cautious if: B& X4 d! C% m6 O! r, i5 {3 e
7 |4 G1 A; p1 w) B) g: Z* fSeveral people seem to go through the same probation trap
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The employer seems vague or evasive |
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