If I give my employer 3 weeks notice and they let me go, are they obligated to pay me for the three weeks?

Question

Also- When do the health benefits end? Is it midnight of the day they let you go? This is for Illinois.

Answer 1

Nope - they decided they didn't need you and they aren't obligated to pay you

The benefits are good till the date they are next due payment

Answer 2

Nope. You're probably in an "at-will" situation where there is no guarantee or promise of employment.
You gave notice which gave them the indication that you aren't happy/interested in working there, and the sooner they can get a suitable replacement or lose the expense of your pay, the better for them.
While it isn't cool of them to do that, I'd bet that some of the things you've done there have really ticked them off, and this is a legal way to "get even."
Good luck in you're new position...
As for health benefits; if they are deducted from your check and are a pay ahead plan, then you will be covered up to the time you've paid for, and not 1 minute after. If your employer paid the policy, then you usually lose them at the end of the day your employment is terminated.

Answer 3

No, and generally speaking, yes. There is no obligation to retain or pay an employee through the duration of the notice period they provide.

Health benefits generally end on midnight of the date of termination; however, every employer's health plan is written a bit differently - some pay through the end of the week or month in which the term occurs. You shoudl receive paperwork at the time of termination which indicates when your group benefits will end as well as legal notification of your COBRA (benefit continuation) rights.

Good luck.

Answer 4

They don't have to pay you for time not worked but I question a company that wants you to show respect and give them at least two weeks notice but then they can't do right by you.

Insurance coverage differs with different companies. Where I worked, if my last day was on the 2nd of the month, my insurance was already paid for for the month so I had coverage through the last day of the month. You need to call the insurance company and find out what the policy is with this particular company.

Good luck ~ hope you can find a good job where respect goes both ways next time

Answer 5

Generally they don't have to pay you for the three weeks unless you have some kind of contract that says otherwise.

Health insurance is usually by the month, so you'd most likely be covered until the end of the month - but ask the insurer.

Answer 6

Not sure with your state but here in Texas they can let you go with out pay even if you already put in your notice. Also, health coverage ends the day you were officially let go.