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 ===Quitting your job===
-Workers can quit a job at any time. However, they generally must give notice ahead of time, to give the employer a reasonable time to adjust to their departure. The amount of notice depends on factors like the worker’s responsibilities, salary, and length of service. For more junior workers, two weeks notice is common.
+Workers can quit a job at any time. Under BC’s main employment law, there is no legal requirement for a worker to give their employer notice before quitting. But under common law, if you quit your job without providing proper notice, and your employer suffers losses as a result, you may be liable to the employer for those losses. So, generally, it’s not a good idea to walk off the job and quit without notice. Giving notice is especially important if you want your employer to give a good report about your character and abilities when you apply for another job. This is called giving a '''reference'''.
-If you can, it’s a good idea to give plenty of notice that you are quitting. This is especially so if you want your employer to give a good report about your character and abilities when you apply for another job. This is called giving a '''reference'''.
+The amount of notice to give depends on factors like the worker’s responsibilities, salary, and length of service. For more junior workers, two weeks notice is common.
 ===Employment insurance (EI)===