And my boss did not take it bad. She said that she is excited for me. My job is not one where I have a specific Quota, or have to man this phone for incomming calls, it's an amdinistrative function. I have finished all projects and basically have nothing I can do for the next 2 weeks. My boss said that she has nothing that she wants me to take care of, but she may think of something. The question is, how can I ask her to let me go so that I can collect unemployment for the next 2 weeks? If I quit, I can not get it, the company has to let me go..... so I can not simply tell them I quit.... HELP, I have nothing to do!
2007-09-10 04:16:20 · 16 answers · asked by workin man 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Quit whining, you want to collect unemployment for two weeks?!!! Not gonna happen. Unemployment if for people that really need it, not for someone who doesn't feel like going to work.
2007-09-10 04:26:17 · answer #1 · answered by Angela C 6 · 9⤊ 1⤋
In New York, at least, there is a "waiting week," the first week during which you are unemployed -- you don't receive anything for it. Think this is similiar in other states. So we're talking about one week's worth of unemployment, at best. Not worth the ethical and legal complications, and do you really want a pink slip on your work history? If you have vacation or personal days left to take, now's the time to do it, and still get paid at your full salary. Failing that, having nothing to do at work is kind of a vacation in and of itselt, and perhaps you can ask your boss if you can take your last day or two off.
2007-09-10 12:15:53 · answer #2 · answered by NYCWriter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what state your in or if it matters, but in Florida, just because you are let go does not qualify you for unemployment. They will send notice to your job that you have filed and then they will send supporting documentation on the termination. Most companies will fight it since they are required to pay a percentage of the unemployment you collect.
Unless your boss is very cool and in charge of accepting the unemployment request, its probably not going to work out. Besides, if you have nothing to do and your getting paid 100% of your salary, itsn't that better than only getting paid a percentage of that to do nothing still?
2007-09-10 11:53:16 · answer #3 · answered by keykitoo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally feel like you should stay and work out your next 2 weeks. Asking your boss to let you go would be dishonest on her part and I don't think that's fair to her. And if she did agree to do that, you would not get your unemployment for at least 3-4 weeks from the date you apply for it. In all reality you're better off sticking it out and enjoying the down time. She may even want you in on interviews for your job as you may have to help train the new employee for your position. Good Luck to you in your new job.
2007-09-10 12:01:50 · answer #4 · answered by ishowtt4beads 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can only collect unemployment if the company lays you off for economic reasons, not for getting fired. (Otherwise, people would just apply to McDonalds, steal something to get fired and they could collect months of unemployment without working)
So, even if your boss understands your situation, she (on the behalf of the company) will have to "lie" on the unemployment form they submit to say you are fired. Or else they would have to make up some economic reason to lay you off. She will probably not be willing to do this.
You should double-check the HR people about these details (or verify the rules on-line somewhere) before asking your boss.
Beleive me, you are not the first person in this situation to come up with this idea. The government knows how people think and they don't like getting ripped off either.
2007-09-10 11:51:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would tell your boss that since you have no projects or work to do for the next two weeks, you think it's in the company's best interest to let you go now. Your boss might realize that the company is wasting money on your salary for the next 2 weeks because you aren't contributing anything. If your boss says, well I would olike you to do this or that, then let it go. You owe them the 2 weeks. Also, unemployment takes months to get sorted. I doubt they'd get you money that fast anyways.
2007-09-10 11:27:03 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You have a job now, you have a job you're leaving for, it seems very unethical to try and collect unemployment for 2 weeks in between. You should stay where you are and organize your work/files for the person who will replace you, or something else constructive. Or don't be constructive, and spend your time in the office doing personal things. Your current company would be stupid to lay you off for those last 2 weeks, because if you try to draw unemployment for that time, it will count against them with the government and they will have to pay for it. I don't know what state you live in, but when I managed a small business in Washington State, any unemployment grievance filed against us increased our unemployment tax rate, and had to be paid for a set amount of time. Plus, I've never heard of any one receiving unemployement benefits that quickly. Also, unemployement benefits wouldn't add up to much anyway (again, depending on where you live). I live in Chicago now, and when I was in fear of being laid off I looked up how much I would be able to collect, and it was a max. benefit of $436 a week or less, based on what you earned at the job you lost.
2007-09-10 11:30:45 · answer #7 · answered by JennBell 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
DUH.
If you gave your two week notice it will serve no benefit for the company to fire you. It will appear they are simply getting "revenge" for you quiting.
If they fire you, they will have to give a reason for firing you. Do you really want that on your employment record? Do you want future employers to call back to this job and ask for a reference and get told you were fired?
Is the unemployment benefit equal to the salary you will get for the next two weeks? I doubt it. Why would you want to be fired and get LESS money than to just ride out your two weeks and get MORE money?
Do you want to have to take whatever job that comes up while on unemployment? You do know they are not just going to let you sit around collecting money without looking or taking a new job.
DUH.
Finish your two weeks. Collect your pay. Leave with a good reference and stop being stupid.
2007-09-10 11:26:41 · answer #8 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
That IMO is the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
Stay the two weeks and get your two weeks pay.
Its a lot better than dealing with the unemployment lines and waiting for a check.
Its also very unethical to do so. I highly doubt they'd fire you, especially if your boss is happy for you.
2007-09-10 13:16:11 · answer #9 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, I feel for your dilemma. But unless she suggests it, don't ask ... there may be a time in the future when you need a reference and 'skived off to collect the dole for a fortnight instead of fronting up for work' is NOT a good way to be remembered, however unjust it is!
Could you ask if you could do some sort of special project at home for a few days?
Cheers :-)
2007-09-10 11:25:48 · answer #10 · answered by thing55000 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋