Dismissed during a 90 day trial. Do I still have legal rights?
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some guidance.
I was employed under a 90 day trial period. During my employment, I made a few verbal internal protected disclosures about matters that I believed were serious.
Shortly afterwards, I was unexpectedly called into a meeting room, handed a termination letter, and my employment was ended immediately under the 90 day trial. There was no prior indication that my job was at risk, no concerns had been raised with me beforehand, and I wasn't given an opportunity to respond.
From what I've read, a valid 90 day trial generally prevents an employee from challenging a dismissal. However, I also understand there may be legal protections where an employee is dismissed because they made protected disclosures.
My questions are:
Can a dismissal under a valid 90 day trial still be challenged if it was allegedly in retaliation for making verbal protected disclosures?
Does the fact that the disclosures were verbal, rather than written, make proving the case significantly more difficult?
What type of evidence is generally relied on in situations like this?
Are there any Employment Relations Authority or court decisions involving similar circumstances?
If a claim is successful, what remedies are typically available?
I'm considering raising a personal grievance and would appreciate any insight.
Thank you.