I was fired whilst still in probationary period. Reasons given were bad attitude towards my team & non communication to my line manager. I refuted this & have spoken to my team since being fired, with several members saying they would happily argue that this was not the case.
The letter given to me on the day states "further to our meeting" yet all points were obviously written prior to it.
No previous opportunity was given to discuss any of the points.
On three prior occasions I had requested a review with my line manager to improve communication and had provided, in writing, my available dates but had no reply.
I had also highlighted to my line manager that I had not been provided with any clear targets or goals.
I was very succesful in my role, however, and took sales from £200/day to £6,500/ day over the 4 weeks.
I feel my line manager who conducted the meeting saw me as a threat and conducted a witch hunt agaist my better character.
What are my rights please?
2007-06-20 01:27:30 · 11 answers · asked by Liam B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
during a probationary period they do not have to give you a reason for firing you, so go find another job and get over it
2007-06-20 01:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by plhudson01 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't really know (especially as a Yank), but sure sounds fishy! Review your contract and see what constitutes a fireable offense. Many jobs in the states have a "no reason needed" clause in the probationary period. So if you can't get an answer from your hiring paperwork, check with the folks who handled your hiring (in the states they're called human resources) to see if there is some recourse.
You may be out of luck.
Your obviously quite talented in the job, though. So if I were in your shoes, I'd take my records from the sales you brought in during those weeks and go to the company's top competitor and see if they'll hire you... Then wipe the floor with them! Success is the best revenge!
2007-06-20 08:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They can fire you for picking your nose!
Honestly,if your on a probationary,your a useful tool for 3 months,even for a stop gap till the person next in line can start work,because they might have started to employ someone they wanted,but they cant start yet,so a probationary is a good stop gap.
Don't be surprised at the reason,put it down to experience.
Good luck.
2007-06-23 19:14:52 · answer #3 · answered by First CHARLIE 7290 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A probationary period is just that - a time in which both employer and employee can see whether you are suited to each other, before a formal contract is given.
Find another job, but don't take your attitude with you otherwise you'll find yourself in the same position.
2007-06-23 03:28:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Assuming you are in the UK, the answer is as follows:
You are intimating you may may wish to for unfair dismissal. Employees Rights are set out in (among others) the Employment Rights Act 1997.
In order to qualify for legal protection from unfair dismissal, you must have continuous period of service with that employer for 12 months.
You therefore have no legal recourse for unfair dismissal.
If you were fired becasue of your (i) gender (ii) race or (iii) a disability [and it does not appear that you were] then that is unlawful and you have recourse to a tribunal (to make a claim), irrespective of probation period or time served.
2007-06-20 10:31:49 · answer #5 · answered by JZD 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry to hear that but i think the best thing to do would be contact citizens advice bureau they will be able to inform you on employement law.
In the mean time if you did well there then I am sure you will do well anywhere...so start job hunting then claim a nice little compensation ;)
2007-06-20 08:55:15 · answer #6 · answered by FS Man 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I live in the states (USA) so i dont really know what your rites are. But I can tell you can speak with someone above your first line manager.
Talk to human resources.
2007-06-20 08:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by A C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have no rights as you fired during the probationary paeriod. They can fire you for any reason.
2007-06-20 08:40:04 · answer #8 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An employer can fire you for any reason during your probation period.
2007-06-20 08:36:00 · answer #9 · answered by Wendy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unless your in a union you dont stand a chance. you can be fired for any thing they dont even have to give you a reason.
2007-06-20 08:34:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋