We have a situation where we have recruited someone with a 3 months probationary period. He was late on his first 2 days and called in sick on the third day at work. He was then dismissed.

We have paid him for the 2 days that he worked or more likely being given training on the job. However the decision is being debated. Some managers say that we should not have paid him because he wasted our time and hence resources. Could anyone give me their opinion about this? Legally we have to pay him for hours worked but is this so in this case?

Thank you.

R.C
R. C.