What does being on probation actually mean? In regards to starting a part-time job.?

michr

it is a time period to evaluate your job performance and for you to evaluate the employer...................................
in reality any part-time job that is "at-will" it means nothing.

probation used to be used prior to the wide spread concept of at-will employment and many employers still use the terminology although it is not needed because unless you have a contract any employer can let any employee go for any reason or no reason.

under probation if you are terminated without cause you can not qualify for unemployment but as a part-time employee you would probably not qualify for unemployment anyway.
if you are terminated for cause it does not matter if you are full-time, part-time on probation or not you would not qualify for unemployment.

unemployment compensation and the cost involved was the driving factor in the advent of probationary periods. just do the job as instructed, demonstrate work-ethic, punctuality, team work and dedication to the employers mission statement and you will be fine and probation will mean absolutely nothing to you. which, as you have stated has been the case so far, continue to do what you have been and good luck in the future.

kaliki4

6 months of probation seems kinda long. Usually it means that they have that amount of time to let you go without any obligation for benefits or anything else. It you make it through your probation period then they consider you a permanent employee and you are then eligable for benefits.

Rachelle L

That just means that they have the right to let you go at any time for any reason within that period of time. You may or may not get benefits and/or insurance. Most part time jobs don't have those anyway. Just mind your p's & q's and be a good girl for half a year and you'll be fine.

scottyisrude

They will be monitoring your work, your timliness, your attitude and overall performance to determine whether to keep you or not.

FoXii

it means they're going to be watching you closely so advise youto be on your best behaviour and avoid making mistakes as much as posibble

Ebbie

It means that they can fire you without any specific reason.

Rebekah K

Mostly, it means they can fire you for things they wouldn't normally fire someone for.

Bonnie S

It means that they are giving you 6 months to learn the job and to prove yourself a good employee. This means not being out a lot, being on time, getting along with other employees and the employer, doing what you are told and showing initiative when you are done your work to help in other areas and not just sit around. During this time they can fire you on the spot with no warning or explanation. After the probation time they can still let you go but will usually give you a reason. Usually they will give warnings to improve first orally or in writing.

ll <3 II

it means if you don't do a good job and they feel it's not working out they can fire you at any time.

it also means that you can quit if YOU feel it's not working out without it having a negative effect on you.

Bernie G

if you screw up your outta there...

so be on time
work hard
no gossip or romance
don't complain

Wendy

Probation means that the employee or employer can terminate the employment without any cautions. During this time you cannot take any benefits such as sick leave or annual leave, if you do you wont be paid.

2sxy4mashrt

I think when it comes to jobs it means that you will HAVE to show up for work for the next six months. I mean it is your first job so that makes sense. You wont be able to take days off or use vacation time until that six month stretch is over.

But i may be wrong, it just makes sense to me. I think thats it.

granny louw

i just employed as a traffic officer, i love the job i do so much. but my problem is at my workplace there is no communication the boss listen to the gossip of the employer and he also gossip with them so this it really makes it difficult to talk to him. im still on probation i dont have any job decription, so sometimes i dont know what to do.i will just sit and i always feel bad to just sit like that. they dont give me task i always give myself task. so really it is difficult for me. if i do this in order to learn the work they tell me im not suppose to do that. every time i give myself task but i always ask myself if im doing the right thing. the boss listen to the gossip and do not communicate with employers. what should i do or who can i talk to? please i need your help

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