I gave a two week notice on 08/14/06.They told me to leave the same day and paid me till 08/16/06.I want to know: by law in NYC, am I not supposed to get paid in full for the next two weeks after the notice.Because if this is the case then they are firing me and I will request a letter that I am fired and I will apply for the unemployment until I find something better.If they will not want to do that, do I have the right to sue them?(It is a public company by the way)Thank you.
2006-09-06 03:23:39 · 19 answers · asked by SD 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Normally a company will give you the two weeks pay and let you leave the same day.Mainly because if someone knows they're leaving , they don't produce. It sounds like they let you go,problem is you beat them to the punch!! Call the labor and wages board in your area and they will let you know how to proceed. It sounds like the company is badly managed.
2006-09-06 03:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by bereal1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's possible. However, regardless of whether your old manager still works there or not - the new hiring manager will be reviewing your old job history as well as the HR department - (I work in Human Resources) How long were you there before you quit? What about your attendance? Did you constantly call in sick, not show up, show up late? How was your attitude toward your co-workers, customers, upper management? Did you receive any verbal warnings for your behavior? Any awards? If your answers to the above questions are positive, you may have a chance of getting rehired. However, be aware that if you do get considered and called in for an interview; the fact that you left without giving the proper amount of notice will almost definitely be brought up during the interview process. So, be sure to explain yourself well without making excuses when you answer any questions pertaining to your prior actions. Hope that helps and good luck!
2016-03-27 00:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no right to sue them. When you give a 2 week notice, you are telling them that you quit. A 2 week notice is nice(it gives them time to find a replacement for you) but not a requirement. The company does not have to let you work your 2 weeks or give you pay for time your not there. Also they did not fire you, you quit when you gave your 2 week notice.
2006-09-06 04:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by blueeyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like they terminated you,or they would of allowed you to finish the 2 weeks.Get a letter from the company explaining their view point on the reason.It may be your word against theirs.Did they give you a reason why they told you to leave the same day?You MAY be able to get unemployment depending on the circumstances.They do not have to pay you for the 2 weeks you did not work.Do you still have an employee handbook?It may give you some advice on your situation.
2006-09-06 03:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me. I put my two weeks in...they told me I could leave that day. I called many places about this - they all told me the same thing "Its their right". They dont HAVE to let you stay the two weeks...you giving 2 weeks is a courtsey to them & they dont have to give it to you or pay you for it. They can let you go that day and get away with it...whos to say you wont give out company info during those 2 weeks? Whos to say you will actually work and care about your work during those 2 weeks? Whos to say youre not going to have an attitude and start fights/drama during those 2 weeks?
do you see where Im coming from? Yeah it sucks and it pissed me off, but they have every right to do it esp if they think its in the best interest of the company...
Sorry!
2006-09-06 03:34:02 · answer #5 · answered by inevitable2277 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you had a deal or contract stipulating two-weeks severance pay upon notice to leave, the company can consider minimum notice and terminate you. If they did not say you were actually fired, you are entitled to file for unemployment immediately, since it is considered the same as a layoff, eventhough no cause was determined. If you claim you were fired, you may not be able to file for immediate benefits.
2006-09-06 03:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call and find out what your rights are then contact the person who told you to leave that day, first ask what they plan on doing (ie: paying you or not, and for how long) and if they say they're not going to pay you then stand up for yourself. Tell them what you know they should be doing. Most people think they can get over on people cause they don't know their rights. If they know they're in violation then they'll most likely give in and compinsate you.
PS Record every detail you can remember, and save everything. Write down names and dates of when you talked to people. Incase you need it to sue.
2006-09-06 03:37:15 · answer #7 · answered by starsmoak 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chill out... The same thing happened to me and they paid me for a while after kicking me out in response to my resignation and all that despite my two weeks' notice... Nice try about getting unemployment though...
2006-09-06 03:29:48 · answer #8 · answered by Smarty Vero 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not uncommon for an employer to immediately terminate an employee after receiving 2 wks notice...
It is common practice and probably a good decision on the employers part...
2006-09-06 03:30:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You quit. They are not required to keep you for the duration of the 2 week notice. Doesn't matter whether they are public or private, you quit and they chose not to keep you the last 2 weeks.
2006-09-06 03:38:04 · answer #10 · answered by Renae 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋