I went to give my employer 4 weeks notice (this is what my contract states I MUST do on leaving employment) and my boss told me to clear my desk and go, I was basically kicked out of the building with my boss timing me! I have worked there for two years and have always had a really great working relationship with everyone there so you can bet I was a bit surprised. My new job was lined up to start after the 4 weeks I gave my present employer but they now say they will pay me till the end of the week and thats it (one weeks notice) I'm furious that I have done everything by the book and am worse off for it. People who have left before have just not turned up after payday and I can see why now! I feel like a criminal, like I have done something wrong and been sacked and all I have done is decided to move on and try something else. Basically I am left in a big hole now right before Christmas and I have a young family to provide for, can this be legal?! Really appreciate any help xxxxxxxxx
2006-12-19 06:01:00 · 7 answers · asked by staylucky07 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I would add that I am in the UK...this kind of behaviour is NOT at all common here.
2006-12-19 07:47:10 · update #1
I think you have a case because you have a contract. I can understand that they asked you to leave right away. It's a security issue. Would you let a soon to be ex-employee stay around for 4 weeks and potentially steal company secrets or destroy computer files? Probably not. BUT, if your contract says you have to give 4 weeks notice, they have to pay you for those four weeks, even if they decide to walk you to the door the day you give your notice. Get a lawyer.
2006-12-19 06:06:14 · answer #1 · answered by jim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless your contract states otherwise, they're within their rights to do what they did. It's pretty common that once someone gives notice, the company usually doesn't want them around for long unless they have things to finish up that nobody else can easily take over doing.
Have you contacted your new employer to let them know you're available right away, and would like to start as soon as possible? Unfortuately, with the holidays coming up, they might not want someone starting in the next couple weeks.
Legal, unfortunately, but it does put you in a bad position.
Good luck.
2006-12-19 06:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That really depends on your state employment laws, and the company's policy. For example, with the company I work for, if I was to give 4 weeks notice, and they decided to escort me to the door right away, they would pay me for the 4 weeks. If they were to let me go right away and not pay me for the 4 weeks, then it would be considered firing me or laying me off, in which case the company's severance policy would kick in and I would receive 11 weeks of pay (one week for each year of service).
2006-12-19 06:08:38 · answer #3 · answered by jseah114 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, apply for unemployment. Most pro-labor states will find in your favor and hopefully the money will tie you over until your new job starts. Second, take your contract to the nearest Legal Aid location (search "legal aid" in your yellow pages) to determine if you just hit the wrongful termination jackpot. Usually a well written legal sounding letter that tells your former employer you want to sue will prompt them to send you the pay they owe you. If you find yourself a good lawyer (Legal Aid can make referrals) you may be able to get your former employer to settle for a good sum for your family's suffering!
2006-12-19 06:33:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First...GET OVER IT!! It was never YOUR job. It belonged to the owner of the company. AND as such, he (the owner) has the right to pretty much do whatever he wants to, including having the option to let you work out your 4 weeks notice, or dismiss you on the spot.
2006-12-19 06:28:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you do no longer owe them any info. some employers will attempt to rigidity workers into giving that info, yet you're below no criminal duty to accomplish that. of direction, in case you signed a non-compete you're no longer meant to pass paintings for a competitor, yet even if so you're no longer obligated to tell them approximately it.
2016-10-15 06:11:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state. See how succinctly I answered your book?
2006-12-19 06:04:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋