Do”probationary” employees have rights during their period of probation?
If you still are in your probationary period at the time your employment is terminated, the law in Ohio is not very helpful to your situation. In Ohio, employees serving a probationary period largely cannot expect to enjoy the same sorts of rights as employees who have completed their probationary periods. This is especially so for individuals who are covered by union contracts. In essence, the rights under a union contract for employees serving during a probationary period are rather limited. Still, you should consult with the union representatives to determine whether you would have grounds for filing a grievance against your former employer. For employees not covered by union contracts, those serving probationary periods under the law of the State of Ohio largely are treated as if they were at-will employees, meaning that their services can be terminated and the terms and conditions of employment can be modified at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Probati
