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Old 04-03-2009, 15:22   #1
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"Probationary" job rights?

I've been forwarded a job spec by an agent. I really only want to go to permanant positions atm, not fixed term contracts. However the spec says:

Quote:
"This is temporary for 6 months but could lead to permanent for the right applicant."
Which I think is a chancer and doesn't give me any security at all. I told the agent i'll think about it and he's been on the phone saying its a permanant position but they want a 6 month period to assess me under a probation and won't be a problem.

Now under this probationary period can they make me relinquish any rights with regard to dismissal? For example can they dismiss you (don't think you're good enough, whatever reason) under a probationary period on a permanant contract that they couldn't outside of the probationary period of the contract?

I think the agent is BSing me because all he's bothered about is his commission but I really want to secure my prospects rather than put it to chance.

Many thanks in advance.
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