Kiran Shah, founder of Market Fit@Go Zero, faced employee resignations without notice after moving salary payments to ease financial pressures.Debate sparked in India's startup ecosystem on loyalty and workplace dynamics, questioning employees' treatment of companies as stepping stones.Tension between employer-employee compact in evolving labour market raises ethical exit concerns.Different ethical obligations based on employee roles and circumstances are highlighted by industry experts.Frameworks for ethical exits vary by workplace category, emphasizing the importance of context and business risks.Departures causing ripple effects in organizations require proper handovers for business continuity.Differentiation between departures driven by opportunity and toxic conditions is crucial for understanding ethical exits.Importance of workplace culture in encouraging ethical exits and addressing grievances to avoid sudden departures is emphasized.Business continuity planning and maintaining relationships for smoother transitions are recommended solutions for managing sudden resignations.In the evolving work landscape, creating cultures that expect and handle ethical exits gracefully is essential for successful organizations.