Probation

Probation is a period of testing or observation, often used in employment to assess a new worker's suitability for a role, or in the legal system as a sentence where an offender is released under supervision instead of incarceration.

Why it’s in the news: Probation is in the news due to several high-profile legal cases involving its misuse in employment and its application in criminal sentencing.

Latest on Probation

• Probation for motorcyclist, 21, who performed dangerous 'Superman' stunt while riding along ECP
• Ex-employee let go after probation without one month's notice wins claim against law firm
• Man, 20, gets probation after twice trying to film older sister showering
• Company fired woman during probation but fails to prove poor performance, to pay her S$30,000 for wrongful dismissal
• Miyagi volunteer probation officers seek sustainable rehabilitation system

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