Less than 2 years in a job

[FourGears]

I've recently discovered my employer is advertising for my role with out my knowledge.

I've had no disciplinary or anything like that.

As I have been in the role for less than 2 years I'm not sure where I stand?

Could they just sack me with no reason given?

If I now find another job could I just walk out and not serve my notice period?

Thanks

[Mr E]

Before leaping at conclusions, have you asked what’s going on?

[Forester1965]

Do you know whether it's to replace you or add to you? The only way to find out is to ask your manager. No point hiding from the conversation. If it is to replace you it's likely happening anyway so better to be forewarned. If it isn't, better to know now and relieve the worry.

As for your employment rights, if there are no protected characteristics (race/sex/disability etc.) or certain specific circumstances involved (e.g. whistleblowing), it comes down to your contract. You have no specific statutory rights (yet) preventing the business from firing you and hiring someone else.

[FourGears]

Thanks for the replies.

I will be speaking to my employer. It is a General Manager position and you would not employ two people.

[jonsp]

Assuming this is a decent sized company they won't sack you without going through their disciplinary process - 1st warning/2nd warning etc. Even though you have no legal recourse for unfair dismissal. You should be able to look the disciplinary process up on the company intranet.

Only exception is gross misconduct for which you can be fired without notice/pay in lieu. Obviously you'd know if you'd done anything that could be construed as gross misconduct.

If you find another job you could obviously resign. As it sounds like you're senior they'd presumably not require you to work notice period - aka gardening leave. If you walk out that could come back and bite you if a future employer asks for a reference. This guy walked out on us is not a good look for a general manager.

As others have said speak to your manager. You're right of course they wouldn't employ 2 general managers but is it possible they're looking for a general manager for a different business unit to yours?

[Jasandjules]

Without whistleblowing or some act of discrimination (or you are union rep or similar) then you have few rights under two years employment. They can simply serve notice (although many companies are poorly advised and try to go down redundancy and all sorts of paths that cause them difficulties)...

[abzmike]

Two years ago I was ‘let go’ when our offie was shut, 4 in a local team with less than two years service. Paid notice, out the door and on gardening leave with restrictions on who we could work for in that time.
Under two years, they can get rid of you at any time for no reason (aside discrimination as mentioned above).
If you chose to leave they may hold you to your notice period. Only way you’ll know I’m afraid is to ask.