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Playing devils advocate, Why shouldn't things be symmetrical between the employee and employer when it comes to leaving? If an employee can give 2 weeks notice

• alastairpat 15y ago
  As I said below (above? Depends on how it renders), it's a valid argument. I guess the only real counterargument is that employers (by default) have a lot of power over their employees. If an employer decides to fire somebody, it'll make very little difference to the company - they'll just hire somebody else. However, losing your job as an employee is devastating. It's financially difficult and job hunting (particularly in this economic climate) is difficult. I suppose that Australian employment laws are an attempt to make things more equal and force employers to really think before hiring/firing – it makes employees people again rather than just entries in a payroll system.
  • chollida1 15y ago
    > it's a valid argument. I guess the only real counterargument is that employers (by default) have a lot of power over their employees. If an employer decides to fire somebody, it'll make very little difference to the company - they'll just hire somebody else. However, losing your job as an employee is devastating. Ah, this is a very good point!