Thanks for your reply.

Yes I agree, 2 years probation is crazy. It actually says in my contract that its a year, but apparently that is an error. People have been to union over it and there is nothing they can do.

The company I work for is a large, very well known company throughout the world, but they seem to do whatever they want.

I know when I was sick last time, when I did my return to work I was told unofficially that if I was to be sick again it would go to a final written warning. In my contract it says I can get sick pay for 3 months, rather than the standard 6 months for people who are not in probation.

It's so unfair, because I've been there for 4 years, and I did a years probation at the start with the agency, then you have to go through the whole thing again when the company itself gives you a contract.

Hi

I really hope someone can advise me because I am so worried and stressed out.

I have worked for a company for 4 years, but for the first 3 years with an in house agency, and almost a year ago I was given a contract, with 2 YEARS probation period. Which is apparently standard for this company.

I was off sick in Oct last year due to flu. I am off sick again now due to severe stomach problems that I would rather not go into but my doctor has signed me off work for 2 weeks. I am on annual leave at the beginning of next week for 2 weeks. All being well I am due to go back to work on the 29th April.

I have had no contact from my employer only from a manager/"friend" through facebook who has messaged me several times now saying I need to contact work because they want to arrange a site visit. Pretty common I think when there is extended period of absence. Apparently they don't have my number, which I find highly unlikely, and they have my work email which they know I can access from home. I have tried calling our attendance manager on 4 occasions over the last 2 days but there is no answer and you can't leave a message.

I have a horrible feeling they want me in before my annual leave starts, so they can sack me, meaning they wont be obliged to pay me 2 weeks holiday pay?

I also earn a bonus, can they with hold this?

Should I be contacted through unofficial channels such as facebook?

Do I have to attend a site visit?

And ultimately, can they sack me?

Thanks

Ash