By Lyndal Yaqub of DLA Phillips Fox -- I recently hired a person to work in my business. When I interviewed this person they appeared to have all the experience I wanted and came across as very competent and able to do the job. It has been one week now and it has become apparent to me that I have made a mistake in hiring this person. This person’s organisational skills are unsatisfactory. I don’t think he is the right person for the job. This person is subject to a one month probationary period. The period is coming to an end in one week. Can I dismiss him at the end of this period? I don’t think this person will improve in the role. I assume I am well within my rights to do this. What can I do to safeguard my position? Read full article below.
