Employers say more workers are leaving without giving two weeks’ notice

Re:Employers say more workers are leaving without giving two... by alva on Tuesday June 21, 2016 @08:12PM (#11950577)

It appears from across the pond that the US heavily favours employers when it comes to workers rights. I could be wrong, but I believe in most states you can be fired even without a reasonable cause. This is extremely different from the UK, at least for full time workers 1-year+ at the company.

As this is the case, I don't think quitting on the spot is an unfair use of the system.

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Re:Employers say more workers are leaving without giving two... by switch007 on Wednesday June 22, 2016 @02:43AM (#11951994)

In the UK it's usually only after 2 years at a company can you go to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal. (You can go to a tribunal however claiming discriminatory dismissal/whistleblowing/H&S (and a few more categories) under 2 years.). AFAIK there is nothing special about 1 year (and probationary periods ending are merely contractual. What usually changes is benefit entitlement, notice periods etc)

Also, tribunal fees are also quite expensive: £390 for unpaid wages, £1,200 for unfair dismissal.

Further, employers can just make you quit through a series of changes in your job. Constructive dismissal I imagine is quite difficult for the employee to prove.

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