Reading: A young person recently joined a nationalized bank as a clerk on probation. The bank extended their probation period, citing unsatisfactory performance and conduct. Is this fair, especially if it seems like office politics are at play? The appointment letter mentions the bank’s right to extend or terminate based on performance, but what legal options does the employee have if they are unfairly terminated?

A young person recently joined a nationalized bank as a clerk on probation. The bank extended their probation period, citing unsatisfactory performance and conduct. Is this fair, especially if it seems like office politics are at play? The appointment letter mentions the bank’s right to extend or terminate based on performance, but what legal options does the employee have if they are unfairly terminated?

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2 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Labour & Service › A young person recently joined a nationalized bank as a clerk on probation. The bank extended their probation period, citing unsatisfactory performance and conduct. Is this fair, especially if it seems like office politics are at play? The appointment letter mentions the bank’s right to extend or terminate based on performance, but what legal options does the employee have if they are unfairly terminated?

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A young person recently joined a nationalized bank as a clerk on probation. The bank extended their probation period, citing unsatisfactory performance and conduct. Is this fair, especially if it seems like office politics are at play? The appointment letter mentions the bank’s right to extend or terminate based on performance, but what legal options does the employee have if they are unfairly terminated?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Extending probation based on performance is legal, but the bank must provide specific, documented evidence of unsatisfactory performance. If the employee believes it’s unfair and politically motivated, they can challenge it through internal grievance procedures and potentially approach the Labor Court for redress.