Dissmissal during probationary period - Can they do this (see below, sorry ran out of space)?

Question

Hi - I started a really good job about 6 months ago which had a 6 month probationary period. During that time I had a number of meetings with my direct management where I was told I was doing well and they advised on things they wanted me to implement. Everything they asked I done, and did not receive any negative feedback from my employers. A week ago I received an email from my direct manager asking for a meeting the following day. The time came for the metting so I stood up and asked my manager if we should go and her agreed. He took me up to the meeting room walked me in and the department director was sitting there with the HR director, then my manager made a hasty exit.

The meeting started with "I have some bad news" and then they proceeded to tell me that I was being let go. They gave some reasons for this, which to me sounded trivial and I questioned them saying if you had a problem why not tell me during the last 6 months, of which they never answered.

ok fair enough - but isn't the probationary a 2 way thing. If they had a problem with me shouldn't they address it? Should I have a reveiw meeting where they give me a chance, or they voice their concerns to me in writing. Shouldn't they follow the standard disciplinary procedures such as warnings etc....?

Answer 1

Yes. If you are a probationary employee, you can be terminated at any time, for any reason , or no reason at all.

I'm sorry it didn't work out, but apparently they felt your fate had been sealed, and another week or two (or what was left in the 6 month period.) wouldn't make any difference.
Update your resume and move on.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Probationary means exactly that probationary! They can let you go for any reason they want.