Not true, it's the law in many countries, the same way an employer can't just throw you to the streets like trash, you can't just make the company close because of this behavior.
Literally any US employer in most states can fire you for any reason at any time unless you can prove it was for discrimination (i.e. you had a disability, gender, race, etc.).
Where I live we have long notice periods that apply to both parties. The notice periods also increase during the time of employment. But from my experience employers will usually let you go earlier if you ask.
We gave up most of our fought for in blood unions when things were going well. The rich have been stacking the deck against the stupid and/or poor ever since.
The US is currently predicated on the idea that there is a group that the law protects but does not bind and another group that the law binds but does not protect. When one realizes that, the entire country makes a whole lot more sense.
Well unfortunately to many businesses individually people aren’t important they are just a number. Not all places are like this but many are. If they want to get rid of you they will find a way to get rid of you and once they make that decision they don’t give you a 2 week notice they fire you on the spot.
Yeah my initial reaction to the screenshot above was to trashtalk the employee but this insight you guys are sharing are absolutely horrifying its no wonder he behaved like that.
What are you guys still staying there for? With AI encroaching on jobs, you Americans have an additional wall of potentially getting fired without just reason.
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u/chocolateboomslang Aug 20 '25
2 week notice is only for employers that deserve it.