Disagreements over notice periods and employee “loyalty” continue to create friction in workplaces, with some resignations escalating into heated confrontations. In a recent case making rounds online, a tech worker alleged that their decision to leave a job after just a few weeks resulted in threats, withheld pay, and verbal abuse from the company’s CEO.
Early Exit from Law Firm
According to details shared in a Reddit post, the employee joined a U.S.-based law firm as a full-stack developer but quickly found the work environment overwhelming. They claimed that deadlines were unrealistic and that they were expected to work weekends to complete tasks. Three weeks into the role, after receiving yet another heavy workload, the employee decided to resign.
They informed their team leads, who reportedly had no objection. However, the CEO allegedly contacted the employee via WhatsApp, threatening legal action if they did not serve the full two-month notice period outlined in their contract.
Accusations and Withheld Pay
During the conversation, the CEO reportedly accused the employee of wasting company resources on training, despite the employee claiming no formal training was provided and that they used their personal laptop for work. The CEO also expressed frustration over what he described as a lack of loyalty among employees.
The matter was escalated to HR, who allegedly informed the employee that no salary would be released until the notice period was completed. Although the resignation was sent via email to HR and the team leads, the employee stated that no formal acknowledgement had been received.
Legal Obligations and Online Advice
Responses to the incident were divided. Some social media users advised the employee to walk away and treat the short stint as a career break, while others warned that the contractual notice period might be legally enforceable.
One commenter noted that absconding from a job is not a criminal offence, but doing so before completing the notice period could result in disciplinary termination and potential claims for compensation. Another pointed out that, since the employer is a law firm, the chances of them pursuing legal action might be higher.
The employee later confirmed consulting a lawyer, who recommended either serving the notice period or obtaining a medical certificate to justify early termination. The worker said they were prepared to buy out the remaining period but no longer wished to continue in the role.
Early Exit from Law Firm
According to details shared in a Reddit post, the employee joined a U.S.-based law firm as a full-stack developer but quickly found the work environment overwhelming. They claimed that deadlines were unrealistic and that they were expected to work weekends to complete tasks. Three weeks into the role, after receiving yet another heavy workload, the employee decided to resign.
They informed their team leads, who reportedly had no objection. However, the CEO allegedly contacted the employee via WhatsApp, threatening legal action if they did not serve the full two-month notice period outlined in their contract.
Accusations and Withheld Pay
During the conversation, the CEO reportedly accused the employee of wasting company resources on training, despite the employee claiming no formal training was provided and that they used their personal laptop for work. The CEO also expressed frustration over what he described as a lack of loyalty among employees.
The matter was escalated to HR, who allegedly informed the employee that no salary would be released until the notice period was completed. Although the resignation was sent via email to HR and the team leads, the employee stated that no formal acknowledgement had been received.
Legal Obligations and Online Advice
Responses to the incident were divided. Some social media users advised the employee to walk away and treat the short stint as a career break, while others warned that the contractual notice period might be legally enforceable.
One commenter noted that absconding from a job is not a criminal offence, but doing so before completing the notice period could result in disciplinary termination and potential claims for compensation. Another pointed out that, since the employer is a law firm, the chances of them pursuing legal action might be higher.
The employee later confirmed consulting a lawyer, who recommended either serving the notice period or obtaining a medical certificate to justify early termination. The worker said they were prepared to buy out the remaining period but no longer wished to continue in the role.
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