Are you Quietly Quitting? Is it Time for a Change in Your Employment?

Quiet quitting is a not a new phenomenon but it has recently taken over the news and been brought to many employer’s attention. Rather than resign from their jobs, some employees are engaging in “quiet quitting” or in essence, doing their job while refusing to go above and beyond as they may have done in the past. This may happen all at once or progress over time.

Quiet quitting may be considered by some to simply be employee disengagement or lack of interest by the employee. However, this is not necessarily true. Employees who quietly quit generally perform their primary duties, but do not go above and beyond to assist their colleagues/management, stay late or come in early, do not see it necessary tor attend non-mandatory meetings or gatherings, refuse to perform the job of others (i.e. doing two roles for the same money). Employees are pushing back on being asked to work day and night and are simply performing their roles, during working hours. This does not mean that the employee is not interested in working in the role or for the employer, but generally that the employee wants a work-life balance. Employees who engage in quiet quitting may feel under-valued, unappreciated or at times, taken advantage of. They may not be ready to walk out on their job as they likely need a paycheck and health insurance (and may even like the work they do and/or the company they work for), but are taking the first step to be recognized and to take control of their employment.

Employees who may be unhappy with all or part of their job and that are, or are considering, quietly quitting, may want to consult with an attorney or job counselor to determine the impetus for the change and to determine what other options the employee may have. For example, should the employee resign from their job? Should they seek a transfer? Should they look for alternate employment? Can they be terminated as part of a layoff? Will they receive severance if they depart? Should they find a new job first before leaving? What, if anything, should the employee tell their employer in an exit interview? Is there anything that may hinder the employee’s departure (i.e. non-compete agreement)? Employees have options and should speak with a knowledgeable professional to determine their rights and their obligations and if there is anything that they should be aware of if they choose to quietly quit or leave their employment.

Before taking any action(s) Employees should also consider what job values are most important to them and what their ideal job may be.

Donath Law, LLC can assist you in any transition you are making internally or externally in the workplace. If you would like to schedule a consultation with Sheree Donath, you can do so by clicking here or contacting her at Sheree@DonathLaw.com.

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