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3 available 3 • View allCan a company terminate an employee during probation without a valid reason?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can a company terminate any employee during the probation period without any valid reason?
It happened to me; they don't have any valid reason but still state that we have the right to terminate you without any valid or non-valid reason. Is it really true?
Please answer!



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What can I do if my company terminated me without warning while I'm on probation?



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My company terminated me with no written warning last April 5, and they said I need to work up until April 30 to receive my pay, but until now, they're holding it.
Can someone help me with what I can do, please? And is it right to terminate me with no warning?
I'm under probation with the company; I've been working with them for four months.




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If the employee is terminated today, what is his eligibility for final settlement calculation?




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Q: Dears,
May ask if the employee is terminated today, what is his eligibility for final settlement calculation?
He worked for 6 months only.





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