(ECNS) -- New graduates are reluctant to stand up for their rights during probation due to fewer available positions in a tough job market, teachers at senior schools warned.
Reports exposing problems during the probation of new employees have hit headlines frequently, but few have protected their rights by legal means, a report from China National Radio said on Tuesday.
Graduates have found their probation extended without reason or were even fired when this period ended and before becoming a regular employee.
In many cases, companies refused to pay new employees as the law requires or gave a much lower salary, the report said, adding that such illegal practices have become common.
Probation is an important period for new graduates. Considering severe competition in the job market, youngsters choose to accept unfair treatment to get a job, some teachers commented.
They suggest the governments monitor companies and increase awareness among employers in obeying laws and regulations, while school and human resource professionals should cooperate in protecting young worker rights with contracts.
