Toeing the line when dismissing staff on probation
Employers must tread extremely carefully when terminating a worker’s employment, making sure to do everything by the book
Employers often ask how they can effectively manage employees during their probationary period and, if necessary, how to terminate their employment in a legally compliant way.
The requirements regarding dismissal generally depend on the terms of the contract and related policies.
If the contract provides that the disciplinary procedure does not apply to employees on probation, for example, the company is not contractually obliged to follow it.
If, however, the contract provides that the disciplinary ...
