Can probationary employees appeal against disciplinary measures?

Probationary employees typically do not have the same rights to appeal disciplinary measures as regular employees do. This is primarily based on the understanding that the probationary period is considered a critical time for both the employee and the employer to assess job performance and fit within the organization. During this period, employees are not granted the full range of rights and protections that may be available later in their employment.

The rationale behind this policy is that probationary periods are meant for evaluation. Employers have the discretion to terminate or discipline employees who are not meeting the expectations of their role without the formal appeal processes that apply to fully-fledged staff members. Therefore, since probationary employees are under a different standard, they typically cannot appeal disciplinary actions, solidifying the correctness of the assertion that they cannot do so.

Other options reflect various conditions under which appeal might typically be seen in more established employment situations, but these do not align with the realities of the probationary employment model.