The few times that I've hired someone and they were immediately cut loose, they just called me to let me know they were available sooner than expected. That wor

The few times that I've hired someone and they were immediately cut loose, they just called me to let me know they were available sooner than expected. That worked out well for everyone. Liability is limited to the things you're actually responsible for. In the example in the article, the employer would have to prove in courts that the employee was responsible for the failure. Convenient timing is not grounds for a viable lawsuit. By leaving without giving notice you aren't just burning bridges with the employer you're leaving; you're also letting everybody you work with know that you are someone who will do this sort of thing. Nobody wants to work with someone who might decide to change jobs and leave them hanging with no notice. I know a few people who have done this; I absolutely remember them and won't hire them if I get resumes from them. Additionally, if someone calls because they knew we worked at the same place and they're thinking about hiring them, the first thing I'm going to share is the fact that the person left everyone hanging.