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“Trick” in Probation + Reduced Pay
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They offer $60K–$70K after probation, but only $40K during probation — and can fire you before probation ends. Y& J4 e. \; ]" X, s0 ^5 b
( J& ?' L9 m7 d( e0 n/ q0 [This raises red flags:
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: D$ j( g: A4 K) i0 q8 H: G& V* RIf 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.) L* j" E7 Q9 Q
, Q* X- Q7 c% dIf 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.; D% |, _" ?' f5 |- K
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What You Can Do as a Job Seeker:6 X4 [- n9 N! O! Q( V; W
Ask upfront:6 `$ F/ X* L/ d2 E2 ^
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“How many employees typically pass probation?”
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: f8 P( J9 B/ I/ s6 p9 B“Why is the probationary salary significantly lower?”
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) z! D b" n) K! D, q7 Y: OGet everything in writing:* S: @$ Z T( a; W! \ I& F/ H+ w
% V( @+ \4 f1 ?& ?Especially promises of post-probation raises or bonuses.) n' E. q9 E+ V2 u' N/ }
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Check Glassdoor or Reddit:. Q/ r. j) t3 J8 |
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See if other employees mention being let go before the probation ends.% U* w; R( w+ @) z. s& \0 \$ m
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Several people seem to go through the same probation trap
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The employer seems vague or evasive |
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