My wife is taking a new job and we are relocating to another city. If I give my two weeks, can my employer discharge me immediately? If so, would that be considered termination and could I get my unemployment benefits?
2006-06-27 07:33:10 · 11 answers · asked by ckurth6 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Best advice I can give you...do you know anyone else at the company that gave their 2 weeks notice and was let go?
2-weeks notice is your courtesy of letting the company know you are leaving and giving them time to find/train a replacement in your field of expertice. If they don't find the need to replace your position they could let you go.
In regards to the unemployment benefits it depends on many factors like if you have had a bad employment history with the company. Otherwise, it is just you leaving the company to relocate.
2006-06-27 07:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I few years back they past a law that gave employers the right to fire any employee for any or no reason. Most company handbooks states that it is their policy to give two weeks notice before quitting which if you follow these guide lines then it is a binding contract when they accept it. If they accept it then the only legal way they can fire you is if you break any other company rules. example you can't hand it in and punch out your supervisor and this paper you gave them is a ticket to keep your job. not only will you be fired legally but chances are you will face other charges as well.
The twist is if you do hand them your notice and they accept it and being that it is a binding contract and you break policy to be terminated within that two weeks just so you can collect unemployment well it wont work.
Now if you hand them your notice and they do not accept it and said no your services are no longer needed, make them give you papers stating you were terminated because that is your right.
best of luck
2006-06-27 07:44:36 · answer #2 · answered by Savage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could. Most employers won't terminate you on the spot, but some have a policy that they will. For example, if you are a teller in a bank, you would probably be let go immediately because they don't want someone working with that much money who doesn't plan on sticking around. If you could be a threat to a company or the confidentiality of it's products or services, they might not want you there if you do not intend to stay. You won't be able to get unemployment, though. If you tell them that you are quitting, especially in writing, you probably won't have a claim.
2006-06-27 07:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jim F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good questions... My employer let someone go the day they gave 2-weeks notice. Their were extinuating circumstances I don't think that is the way most employers would operate. It's completely at the discretion of the employer. Some companies are fearful that you're given time to take information or do something to their systems, clients or files. If you're on good terms with your employer you should be fine. Check out your states website for unemployment...there are justifiable reasons for termination and it's always difficult to obtain UE when you're leaving for personal reasons.
2006-06-27 07:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need more info.
If the company has clauses in your entrance offer which says something to the likes of they can release you whenever they want and you can quit whenever you want. My company has that clause.
However, if you get terminated after putting in your two week notice, you can possibly get unemployment. However, there's stipulations on that also. For example, if you're a contractor, you can be released at any time without chances for unemployment. However, if you are a full time employee, you are eligible for unemployment.
2006-06-27 07:39:28 · answer #5 · answered by Scott D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not be terminated immediately for giving a notice. If you are I would say that you would be able to get the benefits.
2006-06-27 07:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by redeyedtreefrog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but they can pay u in lieu of notice. This is typically done in service jobs or jobs where you may have fiscal impact.
The key is..."PAY" in lieu of notice
By the way, if you are relocating because your spouse is taking a new job, you may qualify for unemployement in your new state. Check it out.
2006-06-27 10:13:07 · answer #7 · answered by get your nose out of the books 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some companies will release you asap after giving notice, and it is just their policy. You will not be eligible for unemployment benefits, because they already have your resignation on file, and you will be turned down for unemployment.
2006-06-27 07:38:39 · answer #8 · answered by vegaschic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put in a 2 week notice and they say they don't need you I think it's the same as saying your fried.I'd think you could draw your benefits.If you are giving 2 weeks and they said go ahead and they are cutting you out of 2weeks pay.Tell them you want it in writing!
2006-06-27 07:39:12 · answer #9 · answered by BIEKER 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically they could but make sure you turn your resognation in and date it. Then when unemployment time comes u can tell them what happened and they have to prove otherwise.
2006-06-27 07:37:31 · answer #10 · answered by gnomes31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋