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Re:Why are Japanese developers not undergoing mass layoffs? by manishsharan on Wednesday July 03, 2024 @01:13PM (#40867963)
>>probationary periods are one of the best ideas the US needs to adopt

May I ask why? Both Canada and USA allow employers to fire with 2 weeks (or a month .. I forget )notice.

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Re:Why are Japanese developers not undergoing mass layoffs? by legitster on Wednesday July 03, 2024 @01:27PM (#40868114)
Even though you are entitled to fire people in the US, there are a lot of differing state and city rules. You are also open to (potential) lawsuits at all times. There are also now a lot of very obtuse rules about things like healthcare coverage for full time employees.

There's an extra layer of simplicity when it comes to probationary periods.

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Re:Why are Japanese developers not undergoing mass layoffs? by ushtaritk421 on Wednesday July 03, 2024 @01:18PM (#40868020)
In the US you can be fired with 0 notice or severance, regardless of tenure in most states.
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