2 weeks notice...?

Question

If I turn in my two weeks notice to my employer and they 'let me go' on the spot, shouldn't I still be entitled to that two weeks' worth of pay?

I have no qualms; just ready to pursue something bigger and better. But rumor has it my boss will terminate me the day I turn in my letter of resignation.

Answer 1

If your employer is an "at will" employer (most of them are), then they can terminate you any time they want. Giving them 2 wks notice that you're quitting doesn't guarantee you the job for the next 2 weeks, or the pay. If you signed any kind of employment agreement that addresses the issue of termination pay, then the employer has to honor that. If you have paid vacation time accrued but not used, and it's the company's policy to pay that upon termination, then you would be entitled to the pay for however many vacation days you have accrued.

Answer 2

Your two weeks notice is a courtesy to the company. The company can decide to terminate you at any time, unless laws in your state prohibit it. Since they terminated you early, you may be entitled to received unemployment benefits, again depending on the laws of your state. Back to your pay question, no they are not required to pay you upon termination except for the monies due to you for work completed that you had not been previous paid for. A nice company may give you a severence check, but son't count on it, if this is their reaction to your notice.

Answer 3

If your an "At Will" (check your state gov. site) state, then they don't have to (with the exception of contract employees). Many employers will cut you a check for the remaining time, regardless. Companies would like to keep you happy to limit any damage you might do on your way out. The simple way to find out is to ask your HR Manager.

Good Luck!

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Answer 4

Depends on the policy of the employer, and the state you live in. "Right to work" states basically mean you can be let go at any time. Ask the HR person/department, but you're probably out of luck.

Answer 5

Nope, all you are entitled to is any pay for vacation time you have NOT taken, if the employer offers a paid vacatin, that is.

Answer 6

You should be entilted to it. But being entilted to it and getting it are 2 differant things. And if companies had to pay it, maybe they would stop doing it to people. My husband's company does that too. And it's wrong. I live in a right to work state and they can do anything they want. Fire you with no cause if they want. I suggest looking up your state labor laws.

Answer 7

no. you arent entitled to anything if its a private employer. If they were they would just keep you.

consult your employer handbook and see if they exempt themselves of such actions. i.e. the "employer reserves the right to terminate the employee at any given time without reason"

Answer 8

You're not entitled to give 2 weeks notice.

They're not entitled to let you work 2 weeks.

Answer 9

No... 2 weeks notice is generally just a courtesy you provide your employer. You don't have to work 2 weeks beyond when you want to quit and they don't HAVE to let you work.

Answer 10

1. Yes. It is the policy of many companies to escort the ex-employee to their desk to collect their belongings, then out of the company.

2. This is not done to be rude, but there are many hotheads, who will try to sabotage computer, files, destroy valuable records, etc., if they are allowed to work out their 2 weeks.

3. Consider it more time for you to prepare for your new job.

Good luck and warm wishes.