More less-than-best business practices

I’ve got a new trick to add to the piece I wrote a short time ago, “Businesses behaving badly,” about employers using tough times to take advantage of employees.

The new practice: Instead of typical 30, 60 or even 90-day probationary periods, some employers are trying on six-month probation. This makes it easier to let someone go without documenting any reasons.

Maybe they should just hand the new employee a note that says: Don’t get too comfortable.