What are my rights if my new employers decide to terminate my contract and let me go within this period?

A Nowadays it is common practice for a company to offer an individual a 6 month to a year probation period. If you are given a 6 month probation period then yes, the company is within their right to terminate your employment during, or at the end of, this period.

This 6 month probation period gives you the opportunity to get to know the company, prove your suitability and capability for the role and for you to be given the chance to improve and develop your skills.

For the employer, this time frame is to see how well you demonstrate your skills, if you are suited to the position and if you fit into the organisation before any further commitments are made.

Ideally you should be given regular feedback from your employer within your probation period so it shouldn't come as a surprise if, at the end of this period, you are notmade permanent.

However, at the end of this 6 month probation, if you have not heard anything from your employer regarding your overall assessment you should follow up with your line manager so you know where you stand.