2007-05-15 07:39:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends on your employer and their policies. Some places will give you your check if you quit without proper notice when you go in on what would be your next pay day and some will mail your final check to you even if you go in to ask for it. They can not keep your final check but they can legally hold it for a certain amount of time before they release it or mail it to you. This can vary with employers and state by state according to policies and laws.
2007-05-15 07:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by Ann Ominous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they may not. As has been noted above, they don't have to pay you until they were scheduled to do so had you kept working (next pay period), but they are required to pay you in full for the amount worked.
It is worth noting that most employers specifically ask if you have ever left a position without giving two weeks' notice, so even though you'll get paid when you leave you risk endangering future employment by not giving notice.
2007-05-15 07:45:59 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the law of the state where you live, but probably not. You earned those wages, and you're entitled to the money. However, some states allow employers and employees to enter into employment contracts that impose "liquidated damages" if the employee quits without giving adequate notice. So you'll need to be very careful.
Write a letter to your employer demanding the return of your wages. If that doesn't work, call your state's department of labor (or its equivalent). If THAT doesn't work, and it's a lot of money, consider calling an attorney to help you.
2007-05-15 07:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by Humberto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the real world almost anything can and does happen. Whether or not it is legal is another matter altogether. You might check with the state employment office in your area for an answer to your question. Federal law is uniform but sometimes states have varying laws relating to employment. You might also check at women's resource center for a legal aid contact to clarify this question.
2016-05-18 23:54:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! Research the Fair Labor Act for verification. It is courteous but not necessary to give a 2-4 week notice, maybe more depending upon your position.
2007-05-15 07:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by Nightstalker1967 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not unless it is stated in your contract when you first were hired. Eventually, though, the employer must pay you what you are owed. Go to the local unemployment office and ask, they will inform you of all your rights, and the rights of employers, and of all state laws and regulations.
2007-05-15 07:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by blondietatt04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refer to your employment contract for the answer.
2007-05-15 07:42:41 · answer #7 · answered by smedrik 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No they can't.
But if you don't put in your two weeks (or however long they require, sometimes 10 days) then you can't use them as a refrence or put them down as work experience.
2007-05-15 07:47:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no that is illegal. 2 weeks notice is a courtesy; not something you have to give.
heck, if they can fire you on the spot, you should be able to quit on the spot.
2007-05-15 07:43:56 · answer #9 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but they aren't obliged to give it to you until the next scheduled pay period, and then they might mail it to you.
2007-05-15 07:43:07 · answer #10 · answered by Beardog 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋