I had signed a workplace agreement (that all employees sign) saying I have to give a weeks notice when terminating employment. Because of personal reasons I quit with no intention of working the week out, he then said i must report to work or he will seek legal action for monetary compensation from myself and my new employer for loss of income Can he do this?
2007-01-31 01:55:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You signed a contract saying you would give and work your last week's notice. You broke the contract. Yes, you are liable.
Either pay the money back for your last week or hire a lawyer and fight it.
Next time, honour your committments.
2007-01-31 02:06:13 · answer #1 · answered by tami1215 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you an "AT WILL" employee? More than likely you were, most people are. Can they fire you upon will? for any reason? Then you should be able to leave upon will for any reason. The week notice, would have been nice, but if your personal reasons were job related then you had no choice but to leave. You could return to work under duress and state this to him before you go back with your week notice. If you have a doctor's note of your personal problems this could also help in your situation. Talk to your local labor board maybe.
2007-01-31 04:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by K_Seeks4Answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the wording of the agreement. My guess is no. Usually giving notice just basically leaves you in good standing with the company. I would think depending on your pay, it wouldn't be worth his time and money to go after you for a weeks salary. I wouldn't think he would have any grounds. I've never heard of an employer going after an employee like that after he quit. After making a threat as such I wouldn't think he'd want you to report in fear of sabotaging his business. I certainly wouldn't go back there. Go to your new job and forget that jerk.
2007-01-31 02:05:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no legal action he can take and he has to pay you. If he wants to be an @$$ and not pay you then you should call your local labor board. He can and probably will give you a bad reference if someone were to check when you try to get another job.
2007-01-31 02:04:45 · answer #4 · answered by a1222256 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Threaten a counter suit.
2007-01-31 02:03:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I was you I would seek legal aid...Laws vary from state to state
2007-01-31 02:04:02 · answer #6 · answered by eddie_baller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-31 02:30:08 · answer #7 · answered by james j 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋