ASAP, Please!
2007-02-08 13:30:51 · 9 answers · asked by Satoshi 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It's for my brother, he's worried about unemployment or something, Im too young to have a job yet, thanks everyone so far!
2007-02-08 13:46:38 · update #1
"Employment at Will"
Where employees are employed on an indefinite basis, Texas follows the general rule that employment is "at will," and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without notice.(Claus v. Gyorkey, 674 F.2d 427) A well-worded disclaimer in an employee handbook may help to preserve an employer's right to discharge at will. See Conaway v. Control Data Corp., 955 F.2d 358, 7 IER Cases 408 (CA 5 1992), and Crum v. American Airlines Inc., 946 F.2d 423, 7 IER Cases 415 (CA 5 1991).
2007-02-08 13:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by SHOESAREME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TEXAS IS A RIGHT TO WORK STATE
this means they can fire you or hire you at will. The best thing to do is never ever give notice unless you have another job lined up.
If you hate the job, dont try to gain satisfaction by giving notice expecting a change or a raise, the corporate leaders today dont give a rats *** about anyone but the bottom line and their own personal agenda. if you were fired after you gave notice, then you should have another job lined up, and just hold your head high and walk out. NO BIG DEAL
The job market sucks, and as do most employers, look oput for number 1
NEVER OFFER UP A NOTICE UNLESS YOUR READY TO WALK RIGHT THEN AND THERE.
2007-02-08 21:48:08 · answer #2 · answered by firstamendmentpress 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and you have no recourse. It's a game, you see if you don't give two weeks notice, then when your future employer asks about you the boss will make up stories saying your a slacker, a thief, etc. If you give the notice, then SOME bosses reasons you will goof off "on their dime," and "terminate you without cause," fire you, before you finish giving your notice. At one place I worked, they took advantage of this girl, she worked double shifts with no notice, weeks without a day off, real hard worker. When business slowed, they slashed her hours, so she applied for a job at a bank, gave her notice, and got "terminated.on-the-spot" and to immediately give in her shirts or they would withhold her final paycheck, which she didn't get anyhow till two weeks later. My advice, keep your mouth shut, then tell them when you start your new job.
2007-02-08 21:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can let you go even though you have given notice. The good news is 'they let you go' so you can collect benefits if you do not have another job. They have no obligation to keep you for the two weeks ... my guess is they are looking out for the best interest of their company for whatever reason they deam. Good luck.
2007-02-08 21:37:10 · answer #4 · answered by daffodil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that in most states if you give your notice and they fire you after the fact. They still have to pay you through your notice time. In your case two weeks pay! That happened to me in Mass and I ended up with 3 weeks pay.
Good Luck to you,
Amy Alwardt
2007-02-08 21:35:17 · answer #5 · answered by Amy A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is that in Texas you can fired most anytime but you should check with a lawyer just to be sure. Why did they say they were firing you?
2007-02-08 21:37:16 · answer #6 · answered by theanswerman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think alot of companies hire people on a probation period, which means they can fire for any reason. If after the probation period ends, they can still fire you, and use anything against you.
2007-02-08 21:40:18 · answer #7 · answered by Unshaken Faith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope if they choose to let you go when you give notice not much you can do, so if this has been there practice tell them on your last day.
2007-02-08 21:40:39 · answer #8 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but I think it is legal. Post the question again in law and govt. if you don't get answers here.
2007-02-08 21:34:42 · answer #9 · answered by Nels 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋