i work as a secretary for a construction site, my boss as of recently (w/o my permission) has done a background check, accused me of stealing (i didn't) and says he has me on tape, accused me and my boyfriend of stealing from his home (i clean as a side job..we didn't) and has threatened me several times heh, but for some reason hasnt tried firing me. so i want to quit.. i cant take it any more, its stressful with all these accusations and the distance is also taxing. Do i give a notice? whats the shortest and longest, can he take legal action and how can i protect myself from these false allegations?! can i take legal action for the background check? what do i do? plain and simple should i just quit and not say anything and ask him to mail me a check or what?! (i don't want to deal with this guy anymore)
2007-01-21 16:15:49 · 8 answers · asked by scruffamalufagus 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
two weeks notice in writing. tell him to mail the check . if you didn't do it you have nothing to worry about
2007-01-21 16:20:16 · answer #1 · answered by john diamonds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standard is two weeks, I would give him a week. It is illegal in a lot of states to run a background check without written permission from the employee. A lot of areas have places where you can call a lawyer and ask them questions for free. I would do that to see if there is any thing you can legally do. Tell him to mail your check and make sure it has delivery confirmation on it so you can track you check. That way he can't "lose" your last check.
2007-01-21 16:32:27 · answer #2 · answered by ilovesnow79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-24 13:15:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I would tell him that I want to see a copy of this tape he made of you stealing. More than likely, he won't show it. Before you quit, I would call an attorney just to see what he thinks about all of this. There may be something you can do. If not, then tell your boss that you are giving him a two weeks notice. Also, it's best if you give him a letter of resignation. Good Luck!
2007-01-21 16:21:29 · answer #4 · answered by amanda725_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should give two weeks notice. If he really thought you had done those things, he would report them to police. No, you cannot take action for the background check.
2007-01-21 16:40:10 · answer #5 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give a week in your case. Normally the standard is two weeks if I'm not mistaken but you're in a crazy situation. If you give a week and he says, you're gone before that, then he isn't firing you because you've already gave notice of your intention to leave within a week. Put in in writing if you can and make a copy for yourself. Good luck.
2007-01-21 16:20:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your boss is accusing you of something you didn't do, call out sick, then after you get your check you quit. You have to resign in writing, it will just hurt you emotionally if you stay further.
2007-01-21 16:23:40 · answer #7 · answered by anobangtanong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just give him a weeks notice that your going to quit and i would also check with a lawyer and see if you could sue him for false accusations
2007-01-23 20:36:22 · answer #8 · answered by ken s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋