I got a new job (much better one) and I start this week. I want to quit my old job, but I'm afraid that if I quit without giving proper notice, that my former employer won't give me my paycheck. If I go in and quit today, can I still get my pay check in a couple days.
2007-11-07 01:58:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Or should I wait until payday on Friday, and quit after they hand me my check?
2007-11-07 02:06:51 · update #1
Unless you are not planning to use this employer as a reference again, I would give them the two weeks. As a courtesy, word gets around especially if you will be moving to a similar position in the same industry. You don't want that reputation to follow you.
As for the paycheck- you employer has to pay you for your time worked and any vacation time that you are entitled to. Nothing more/nothing less. They would be foolish to not pay you out of spite; besides there could be some legal issues to content with if they operated in that manner. How timely they get that out to you can depend on their typical procedures. For example: if you normally were paid every other week and you quit on a non-payroll week, then they would not have to pay you until their normally scheduled payroll date; the following week. This can be changed when you are dealing with a union situation depending on their guidelines.
2007-11-07 02:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by kam 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I got a new job (much better one) and I start this week. I want to quit my old job, but I'm afraid that if I quit without giving proper notice, that my former employer won't give me my paycheck. If I go in and quit today, can I still get my pay check in a couple days.
2015-08-16 18:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Resigning Without Notice
2016-11-15 00:53:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your employer has no reason to pay you for two week job when you actually won't be working there. however quiting without two weeks notices doesn't mean problems necessarily, but you should talk to your boss. this rule is needed, because when you quit your employer has two weeks to find someone new and train the newcomer. but once you give your two weeks notice your boss may let you go, it depends on your job. but i doubt you will be paid for the time after you quit, that wouldn't make any sence.
2007-11-07 02:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no explicit law that states you must give "notice" to your employer in advance. It is perfectly legal to quit on the spot and the employer is required to pay up to that point.
I once asked a lawyer about this and hear is what she told me (BTW, I live at Ottawa, Canada so this doens't mean it necessarily apply where you are but probably does.) Under employment law, there is no explicit requirement for the employee to give what is called "notice in advance" for resigning. And it's regardless of length of employment. You can work 25 years at a company and suddenly quit one day. The employer is always required to pay you for the period you worked, regardless of the circumstances over how you left (resign, laid off or fired.) Now, there is what is called "professional courtesy" in employment law. It's not a set of laws or rules but it has to do with an understanding of not deliberately hurting the other party. Judges factor in "professional courtesy" in their decisions. So, if you left the job under controversial circumstances and the employer files a lawsuit against you, the judge may factor into his decision that it was pointed out that you quit without giving notice. For instance, you're in upper management and suddenly quit one day and joined the competitor. The former employer sues over breach of confidentiality. The judge would factor in the absence of notice in resigning and could rule against the former employee. Now, how much notice to the be given under "professional courtesy" depends on your position and length of employment at the business. It should be sufficient notice that the you and the employer can wrap up your existing work and the employer can at least start the hiring process to replace you. In your case, there really isn't much notice, if any, required.
Best,
-- Andy
2007-11-07 02:55:27 · answer #5 · answered by almcneilcan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your employer may drag their feet in getting you your check out of spite, but not likely. Walking out though is never a good idea, you never know when you might need to go back across the bridges you burn. Give two weeks notice, they may just let you go on the spot, or you could negotiate a shorter term AFTER you have shown them the proper consideration.
2007-11-07 02:10:44 · answer #6 · answered by Tom S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have to pay you in a timely manner or face fines. Most employers won't hassle anyone for not giving notice. They just won't rehire you or give an enthusiastic reference to other employers.
2007-11-07 02:07:04 · answer #7 · answered by Harbinger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would have been fair to have told them already, but since you didn't, tell them as soon as possible. They still have to pay you for the time worked, although they don't have to keep you on until Friday.
2007-11-07 02:48:06 · answer #8 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. You need to give 2 weeks.
2007-11-07 02:01:48 · answer #9 · answered by Quietman40 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have to pay you any wages you have earned, it's the law. Ask them to mail you your final paycheck.
-HR Girl
2007-11-07 04:36:46 · answer #10 · answered by Nicole R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋