I was planning to return to work on July 10, but my former employer terminated my employment on June 26 because HR/management said returning to work for a couple days between vacation and resignation would cause disruption. The company docked my last paycheck. Would this be considered a breach of contract?
2006-09-08 16:20:46 · 11 answers · asked by arank1rs 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I was a contract employee with the same client (for ten years) and already made my 18 month commitment a long time ago. My reason for leaving was no opportunities for advancement, worked in a tumultuous environment and screwed my pay. I started my new job on July 17.
2006-09-08 17:02:56 · update #1
Did you plan on actually getting any work done? Of course not, so why should they pay you?
2006-09-08 16:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by something'srotten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, I'm not sure if they can do that to you. But why wouldn't you wait until you returned to work before giving your resignation? That's kind of unfair to take your holidays and then quit on them with no forewarning. If I was an employer and there was no contract, I would have done the same thing...you are causing a disruption to the company.
2006-09-08 16:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by heaven_angels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not a breach of contract unless you have a contract. From a business point of view I would have done the same thing and let you go, however he should have paid you for the 2 days not worked because he has to give you notice and therefore is obligated to pay you.
You might want to call your Labor Board, they're very helpful and can advise you.
2006-09-08 16:29:02 · answer #3 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you a contract employee? If so, you need to carefully read the contract because it differs for each company.
If you are an at-will employee, then this is completely acceptible for them to do. Why should they pay for you to have a vacation when you're only working one day before quitting?
2006-09-08 16:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you tried to be smarter than your boss and it didn't work.
you should've given your 2 weeks notice once you got back.
most people 'earn' or accrue their vacation monthly. many companies have a formula and they can tell you how many hours you have accumulated but if you used up all you vacation you're entitled to nothing. if HR is involved chances are the company your worked for is doing everything by the book.
next time try to do what's right. i have a feeling you knew what you were doing.
2006-09-08 16:40:48 · answer #5 · answered by curly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're a contract employee, they probably can't do that. But if you're just missing one day's pay and you're not a contract employee, they can legally terminate you.
2006-09-08 16:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahaha i think of it may be heavily painful for the stated worker to paintings for an 8 hour shift. with average changes the resignation can be conscious to the paintings place of the stated worker (attempt to return up with one) cheers ?RfD?
2016-11-06 22:45:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if your company is an "At will" compnay. I dont think it was fair for them to do that to you, but I can understand why they did it to, incase they thought you would hurt morale and try to bring others with you!
2006-09-08 16:24:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amazed that I found this question already answered! it is like you've read my mind!
2016-08-23 06:27:01 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all. You were the one that was wasting their time. I would have docked you to.
2006-09-08 16:28:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋