Dealing with anxieties around a new job is hard enough without dwelling on the prospect of failing the probation period. In most cases, you will have some indication that the probation isn’t going well. This might be through reviews you had with your boss or perhaps just going with gut feelings. Failing probation is never […]
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When you’re on probation in a new role, you will be understandably keen to make a good impression. But what if you need to take sick leave during your probation period? Don’t worry, our guide will look at what to do if you are off ill, what your employer is likely to do, and your […]
A new job is nerve wracking enough without the added pressure of worrying about how to pass a probation period. It can seem daunting to think of yourself on trial in a new environment. But as long as you perform to your potential, you have nothing to worry about. Remember that the probation period isn’t […]
Probation in a new job can be as little as 3 months, and sometimes up to 12 months. A lot can happen during this time, including getting pregnant during a probation period. There are strong protections for pregnant women in the workplace, and these are not removed during probation. You might feel concerned that you could […]
You’ve just been given the news at your review that the probationary period is set to be extended. It’s normal to be left questioning the rules on extending a probation period. You may well be feeling deflated and wondering what you have done wrong. However, an extended probation period at work is not a disaster. […]
Not every job ends up being a good fit. If you’ve started a new role and are unhappy, you might want to know if you have to give notice during the probation period. Often the wish to leave a job can be overwhelming. Our guide looks at what you can do in this situation. Probation […]
Having a second job, and being signed off sick from the other role can raise a tricky question. Can you work another job while on sick leave? This is something that an employer might take issue with. However, in employment law terms there are some scenarios where it would be acceptable. So under what circumstances […]
A new job often has a probation period. As a new employee, you have fewer employment rights than workers who have been with a business for more than two years. Our guide looks at unfair dismissal during probation. Whilst rights to claim for a wrongful dismissal are very much eroded during a probation period, there […]
A term that is often used in relation to DBS checks for the childminding and childcare sectors is “disqualification by association”. The procedures and law around these checks can be confusing. This is partly down to changes to the rules around this in the last few years. Our guide on disqualification by association, and how […]
A 6 hour shift feels like a long time to work with no rest. But do you get a break in a 6 hour shift? The law on breaks means you must work more than 6 hours to be entitled to a rest. Our guide looks at rights under UK laws on rest periods and […]
