What is the test for dismissal under a probationary period?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Dang v. North American Tea, Coffee & Herb Trading, 2002 BCPC 258 (CanLII):
The Defendant continues: Probationary periods are a common feature in employment relationships. Their purpose is not only to allow an employer to consider the technical skills of an employee, but also to assess the character of the applicant and determine if the employee is suitable for the organization. It is for this reason that the test for dismissal under a probationary period is "suitability", and not "just cause": Jardot v. Concert Industries Ltd. (1997) B.C.J. No.2403 (B.C.C.A.).
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