Our country has a Labor Code, according to which it is quite difficult for an employer to fire his employee without his will. And similar laws operate in many countries of the world. But in some states, for example in the USA, a worker can be fired literally in a matter of hours.
United States
In American firms, employers or HR managers hold short meetings at which they announce to the employee that he has been fired. After that, the employee has only a few hours or a maximum of a couple of days to pack his things and free the office.
Partly such quick dismissals are due to employment contracts between employees and their companies. Such contracts allow the dismissal of subordinates at any time and regardless of the reason, if it is not discrimination.
In addition, American managers are trying to quickly part with dismissed employees, because they do not want them to learn confidential corporate information. After all, employees can reveal their trade secrets to competitors by experiencing anger or resentment.
Germany
As a rule, in Germany, dismissed employees remain in office for several weeks after dismissal. This is necessary so that they can complete the projects and find a new job, without experiencing any difficulties in the means.
Such an approach is connected with Germany’s friendlier policies and relations-oriented culture of this country. Typically, close ties are established between German colleagues, so any termination of the contract becomes very personal for the employer and his subordinate.
Japan
Under Japanese law, workers may opt out of early retirement. And as a result, many employees who need to go on a well-deserved rest still continue to work for their company.
And layoffs are rare here. This is due to the “continuous employment system”, thanks to which employees can remain in the same company for years. And this approach is largely due to the country's culture. And besides, this is due to government policies that prohibit companies from firing workers.
And it is not profitable for employers to part with employees. For example, people who have lost their jobs receive severance pay for months. Several senior officials are guaranteed payments for several years, which makes the dismissal a “long-awaited vacation.”
Sweden
In Sweden, one of the most progressive dismissal procedures in the world. In this country, employees can pay contributions to private firms that provide financial support to laid-off workers and help them learn new skills. This enables employees to quickly get back on their feet. And about 85% of them find a new job in a few months.
India
Earlier in India, layoffs were actually a shame. But as the country's economy grows and layoffs become a frequent occurrence, culture no longer condemns employees who have lost their jobs. And now, dismissal is part of market ups and downs, not personal failure.