Employment survay?

employers don't have to give you two weeks notice to fire you, should you give them two weeks notice to quit?

What a good question!

I'm assuming that your question has to do with employement in the U.S. Most states have what's called "Employement at Will", which basically means that the employer has all the power. It's scary, because even though there are laws against gender, race, age, or religious discrimination, any employer can get easily around that law by finding something vague, like, the employee wasn't a "team player".

I'm an American who lives in Sweden, and it sure is a different deal here! Here in Sweden, it's the employer who has full responsibility for the employee - after the employee's initial probation period. After that, it's nearly impossible to get fired - even if you call in sick all the time or are lazy or slow on the job! (but most aren't) As an American, I think that's going a bit too far in the other direction. On the other hand, it gives the employee a good, secure feeling, which in turn makes you want to be loyal to your employer in return.

In Sweden, how much notice you give depends on the job you have. If it's just a simple job that doesn't require too much education, then 3 weeks is average. But, if you are well educated and hold a fairly high position, it's not uncommon to give 3-4 MONTHS notice! Even more unbelievalbe is that the employER must give you almost the same amount of notice before he or she fires YOU! It sounds unbelievable, but it's true.

I agree that it's unreasonable for employers in America to have that much power over an employee's life. Maybe it's time to bring back unions, because it's the unions in Sweden that have worked hard to bring about these employee benefits and rights. Interesting question - hope you get lots of interesting answers, too.

i have never given a notice i usually just don't go back!

Only if you want to collect outstanding benefits and have a good reference for your next employer.

You should if you expect a reference

If it is a big company, you can offer it, but don't be surprised if they waltz you out that day. Have your affairs in order when you give notice. A small company may appreciate it more usually. Maybe you can help train the newbie.That will go a long way in helping with a reference, & ease relations if you need to contact them for some reason later.

YES, because the reality is you need them- they don't need you.

if they fire you with out notice then you can be mad all you want, it won't hurt them.

however if u quit without notice they won't give you a good reccomendation and you can't use them as a reference when looking for a different job.

thus, don't burn your bridges.

Survey

Seems unfair, right?

There is no legal requirement that you give them notice. It is a matter of business etiquette.

As far as them not giving you 2 weeks notice of a firing, at least where I work (government), we have a lot of sensitive data, and I can't imagine someone disgruntled having access! When someone is terminated here, they are escorted out of the building by law enforcement. :(

It states in your contract with them that you signed when you started to work there.

In that contract it states how long the notice is (like an eviction notice, but a job termination notice), and if it isn't in the contract then google your state's legal requirements on that issue.

you should
although it may not be written in any code or manual for employees, it's expected... sort of courtesy to the management and your boss. it's a good practice.

It is proper practice to give an employer two weeks notice, which should be done in writing. Doing otherwise is unprofessional and might reflect poorly upon you. You might wish to have this employer as a reference in the future, so it is best to maintain good relations.