I have to give in my two weeks because I found a better paying job but I'm afraid to because they have told someone to make it their last day when they had given their notice. I don't want to miss a paycheck. What should I do?
2007-10-18 07:19:02 · 10 answers · asked by Nunnya 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I may be able to start my new job sooner, but that is only after they are finished doing a background check. They hired me yesterday and I am due to start two weeks from Monday.
2007-10-18 07:35:26 · update #1
Yes, they can let you go anytime before the two week period ends.
I would NOT recommend that you fail to give a two-week notice. It's unethical. You'd be burning a bridge and you may need a positive recommendation from that employer at some point in the future. Even if you cannot foresee that happening any time in the future, that doesn't mean that it's not possible.
You were probably grateful to get that job when you needed it. Don't behave immaturely. Always leave on good terms and thank them for the opportunity to work there. What goes around comes around.
2007-10-18 07:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 102⤊ 27⤋
SOOOO...of the 2 large companies that I have given the appropriate notice (per contractural agreement), both have let me go within 3 days of giving them notice! If you don t plan on EVER working for them again, by all means, quit on the Saturday or Sunday prior to the Monday start!!!!!!!
2015-07-10 18:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you leave a job with a two weeks notice then file unemployment for a hostile work environment.
2016-03-01 08:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by Tonya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in HR and after you put in your two weeks they can let you go anytime and it is still considered a voluntary termination. Unless you are a union worker you are employed "at will" which means the company or you can end your employment anytime.
2007-10-18 07:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by Kim G 4 · 29⤊ 2⤋
Unfortunately yes, and if you are lay off you can claim unemployment for that time you are out of work. If you do not want to go this route than work your two weeks and call it quits on that Friday prior to your new job start day which should be that Monday. If you are listening to rumors..than you should confidentially speak to a manager within your human resource department regarding your concern. It is in your best interest to leave in good terms, you never know if you ever need to contact this employer or need a job.
2007-10-18 07:42:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 13⤊ 9⤋
This is kind of a catch 22. On the one hand, giving a 2 week notice isnt needed but its polite, and expected. On the other hand, if you dont give your 2 week notice, you most likley cant use that employer as a reference, becuase lets face it, you pretty much screwed them over. So...most likley they wont fire you on the spot if you give your 2 week notice, and you will look better if you do the right thing.
2007-10-18 07:28:25 · answer #6 · answered by chevalrose 5 · 45⤊ 4⤋
Two weeks notice is a courtesy we provide an employer so it gives them time to find someone to replace you, however, they don't give you two weeks notice when they fire you. It's also allowed for them to let you go the same day you give notice, they figure that once you give notice you can do damage, steal files or secrets etc, even though you could have been doing that all along but now you're a risk. If you give your notice and they let you go will you be able to start your new job sooner? If you can then put in your two weeks notice and take a few days off, if not then wait till the last day leave a note on your desk that says "This is my notice, Notice I'm gone" :-) But you'll burn bridges so give the two weeks and take your chances if you don't need them for a reference in the future then don't give any notice.
Good luck on your new job
2007-10-18 07:31:54 · answer #7 · answered by Weimaraner Mom 7 · 19⤊ 12⤋
yes , I do it with certain employees, the reason are bragging,loss of work,bad attitude,sabotage,etc.
2007-10-18 08:38:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 13⤊ 18⤋
Some companies, at least the ones that I have worked for, will pay people in lieu of notice. This means that they'll pay them for the two weeks, but they are done that day. Find out if this is the case with your current employer as likely it is, in which case you really wouldn't be missing a paycheck.
2007-10-18 07:27:26 · answer #9 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 26⤊ 29⤋
Yes it's perfectly legal for employers to let you go immediately if they so choose.
Since your employers obviously dont want to pay out for people leaving, DO NOT give any notice until the day before you leave.
Give them notice on that day and if they let you go, well you still get paid the last 2 weeks. You may only lose one or two days pay at most.
Its their problem if they let you go, and you can just walk into your new job and still have money to live on.
The risk is that they dont let you go, but are willing to allow you to work your notice, but you still have to leave anyway to start the new job. That's the risk you have to take.
2007-10-18 07:24:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 21⤊ 74⤋