terminate employment?

Question

I work for employment agency in the health care field for casual or part-time basis. I want to terminate my employment due to the employer treated me unjustly. Do I need to notify them a 2 weeks notice? If I don't, what would be the employee's ground against me?

Answer 1

Why give them notice? Remember, most companies don't give you a 2 week notice when they teriminate you. It might be best to start your job search before you do though.

Answer 2

You are not required to give them 2 weeks notice but it is considered common courtesy to do so. If you leave without notice it is very likely that they would not rehire you in the future if you decide you ever want to work there again. Also, your next employer may have contacts with your former employer and be able to find out whether or not you left on good terms.

Remember, never burn your bridges behind you. A letter of resignation stating that due to other pursuits you will be terminating your employment effective (date two weeks from letter date) and thanking the employer for the opportunity to learn more during your stay there will go a long ways towards being able to leave on good terms.

Remember, it's all a game. They'll know you are leaving because of the way they treated you but if you take the high road in the way you leave, they'll respect you more for it.

Answer 3

Unless you are contractually obligated you can quit anytime you want. You can give an hour's notice if you like. But that will be really burning a bridge with that employer. It would be better to just give whatever is the minimum notice (i.e at least 2 weeks) so you leave on good terms.

But again, do you have a contract with them? Make sure you clarify that first so you don't get into any legal trouble. My bet is you don't since having a contract means they are obligated to you as well- and most would not want that.

Answer 4

Your employer will not have anything against you if you simply leave, unless you have signed some type of contract. However, if you need the job as a reference, it would be professional courtesy to give a two weeks notice. I would consider this especially if you've been with the company for any length of time (6 months plus) since when it's time to look for another job, prospective employees will look at any lapses in employment history. Think objectively before you make any decision and best of luck!

Answer 5

You don't mention your location but assuming you're in United States unless you're under contract you generally would be employed under the doctrine of employment at will. This basically means you can leave at any time and your employer can terminate your employment at any time for any reason or for no reason at all other than discrimination. However if you plan to use the employer for a reference or think there is any chance you might go back to them in the future obviously you don't want to just leave without warning.

Answer 6

if the employer treated you injustly, you are probably not going to use that job on your resume, therefor you dont have to put a two weeks notice in, all you need to do is at the end of the day let your boss know that today was your last day. you only give two week notices when you want to give them time to find a new employee, and to leave on good terms. but if you feel that he treated you injuslty then i dont see why they deserve a two weeks notice and i dont see why you would want future employers calling that job as a reference.

Answer 7

To be safe, I'd check with the Human Relations Office, Equal Opportunity Office or one of the kinds of Ombudsman affiliated with your employer for your details. Casual/Part-time employees have probably slightly different termination rules from other employees. Don't assume that what you percieve to be 'unjust' is not merely 'company policy'. On the other hand, treatment deemed to be 'unjust' by E/O MAY be basis for your advancement, renumeration or even further litigation. Best wishes! Two!

Answer 8

Unless you have a contract with the company, you would be deemed an "at will" employee which means you may leave at any time.

They would have no "grounds" against you legally but would not be obligated to give you a favorable referal should you use this company as a reference.

Also, some companies, when given proper notice, will play nice when it comes to cutting your last check, paying your vacation days etc. I say give your 2 weeks and stick it out.

Answer 9

Yes, business ethics usually lean toward giving an employer at least two weeks notice before leaving a company. However, you have to do what is right for you. They have no grounds, period! And they cannot disclose your reason for leaving under any circumstances to another potential employer.

Buena suerte

Answer 10

If you have the time - give them a 2 week notice. They will say nicer things about you when you apply for your next job. Remember to thank them for the employment opportunity. In writing if possible!