The objectives for today’s post are as follows:
Just like you, I didn’t know what a probation period meant for a long time. It wasn’t until I started working as a part-time manager for a fast food restaurant that I learned more information about Probationary Periods because one of my job responsibilities involved explaining our probationary period terms to new hires. Here is what I told a new employee about probationary period: It is quite standard for there to be a set probation period when you start a new job—don’t panic! A probation period can last 1, 2, 3, or even as long as 6 months. In the province of Nova Scotia 3 months is considered the norm. However, I have worked in jobs where the probation period has lasted for 6 months—still don’t panic! If there is a probation period, the length of probation will be explained in your written work contract. Let’s talk about what other information you can expect to find in a written work contract during a probation period:
Why is it easier and cheaper for an employer to dismiss an employee during a probation period YOU ask? This is because probationary employees have different legal rights than permanent employees. Basically if you are let go during your probation period the employer isn’t required to give you written notice or pay in lieu—the employer only needs to find the employee “unsuitable”. An employer can think you are “unsuitable” if for example you don’t produce high quality work, show up late most days, display a poor or negative attitude, be unprofessional, and so forth. If your probation period isn’t going well the employer may decide to extend your probation period before terminating you. If this happens, the terms and length of the extended period of time will be decided by you and your employer. In the unfortunate event you are terminated during your probation period, the employer may ask you to leave immediately or ask you to work until the end of your probation. If you are still working the day after your probation period ends you will automatically be considered a permanent employee. It is important to note that the employer will not meet with you or send you an email or letter informing you of this. Usually, nothing will be said to you. Take a few minutes to look at the below examples from the Law Insider website (https://www.lawinsider.com). These are the different probationary clauses that you can expect to see in an employee contract. If you see similar clauses in your employment contract you will know what it means! “Probationary Period: No probationary period applies.” “Probationary Period. The first ninety (90) days of the Employment Term shall be considered Employee's probationary period. During the probationary period, the Company shall not provide any fringe benefits. If Employee's employment continues past the probationary period, the Company shall provide to Employee the same medical insurance coverage options and the same retirement or pension options that it offers its other non-probationary employees.” “Probationary Period. The first 6 months of your employment is a probationary period and is subject to 1 months’ notice on either side, after confirmation of your employment the notice period in sections 12 and 13 will apply.” “Probationary Period. There shall be a probationary period of thirty (30) calendar days for journeymen (sixty (60) days for apprentices), excluding shutdowns/layoffs, with the right to extend such probationary period by mutual agreement. A discharge during the probationary period shall not be subject to the grievance or arbitration provisions of this Agreement. Upon completion of the probationary period, the employee's seniority date shall be retroactive to his most recent date of hire.” “Probationary Period. In the event your performance during the Probationary Period does not warrant the continuation of your employment, the Company may terminate your employment at the end of the Probationary Period without any notice or pay in lieu of notice. The Company will endeavor to provide you with an ongoing assessment of your performance. You may resign at any time during the Probationary Period without any notice.” To view more examples, check out the website! At some point during your career you will most likely accept a probationary employment contract. Don’t let this add extra, unnecessary stress. Act as if you already are a permanent employee and do your best, as this is what any employer will expect regardless if you are on probation or not.
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