Lexi
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Nope. They would have to pay you I believe. You were willing to work and they choose to fire you.
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An0nym0us mAn1Ac
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He can let you go early, but still has to pay your 2 weeks.
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Hello to You!
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No, unless you give them a reason or unless they have written you up for something in the past. If not, and you have been an excellent employee, it would illegal for them to let you go without pay. Know your rights and know the laws. They have the choice to let you go, but they would have to pay. If so, go to the EDD.gov website and file a complaint.
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L.K. Duh
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There are federal laws and state laws governing this situation, and usually it is the law that most favors the employee that comes into play. Are you hourly? Salary? Contract?
You didn't quit that day you gave notice, you let them know that you would quit in two weeks. Responding to your courtesy notice by firing on the spot could be construed as retaliation.
Not knowing where you live, who can say?, other than it is not customary to dismiss an employee in this manner, unless that person was also under performance management.
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katzcream
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Depends on the employer really. Throw a sicky you can do this for 2 days (self certificate - unpaid) or swap your shifts if you can to less hours.
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southernmissge3
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Usually the company will pay you up to your next pay check.
Like if you say you're leaving in 2 weeks and you next check comes next week, you'll get that one, plus one more, possibly prorated.
However, depending on the state and if it is a private company, they can do whatever they want. Different states have different laws. Like Louisiana is an "At Will Employment State." This means you can be let go at any time with or without cause and it isn't against the law.
Check your state's laws to know for sure.
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cotir2005
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only if they are a real jerk. it would be very unproffesional of them to do that. With your new job if they ask if you have ever been fired make sure you let them know about this incident or else it will come back to haunt you
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hr4me
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Yes, they can let you go, and no they do not owe you pay for the time. The employer only owes you for time you have worked, so they would owe you wages through the day they tell you that they no longer want you to work for them any longer.
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awprincess1
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Depending on what state you live in yes. Some states are "right to work states" like Arizona and an employer can walk you with no pay at anytime ... whether it's after you give notice or just because they don't need you any longer. Check out the labor laws of your state.
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leysarob
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It's legal and fairly common.
However, in most states if you give proper two weeks notice, and your resignation is accepted immediately, the employer will have to pay unemployment for at that time. So file! You may get one or even both weeks paid.
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Missy
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i do believe they can. but if you want a good reference from them in the future, stick with your 2 week notice.
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Laurneytoons
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I believe so. You can still collect unemployment though to make up for the loss pay but I don't know the legality behind it. Its happened to me before too. Spolied Sports.
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JM
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it's shady but yes they can do it!
not only have i had it done to me but i've also seen it done at my current employer!
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RD
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yup ...my company does it all the time ...especially if you're leaving for a competitor. It's called being an "at will" company ...they can let you go at any time.
Good luck with the new job.
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jojo
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Depends on where you work and where you are going to work. Does your current employer have a no compete clause. But I believe there is nothing in the laws that says they have to let you work your two weeks and pay you.
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tandkalexander
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Yup.
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Judy
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Yes they can.
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eddie
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YES
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rwa000
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it is entirely legal and very common there is no state or federal law as some of the other answers, employers do this for a variety of reasons, theft,sabotage, morale, etc. you quit the time line is irrelevant, it is the same as saying you took the offer at your new job and they should pay from the time you accepted. it happens more than people realize
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Fancy Pants
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Yes, but then you can start ur new job earlier. Some employers do that, but most need to train someone new and love it if the person previously in the position could do the training. Good luck!
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buggys
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yes they can
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Predatorprey
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Yup, has happened to me. It was company policy for anyone who put in their two weeks be allowed to leave with out working those two weeks.
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michr
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if you are in the US you do not have to be paid for hours you do not actually work........................
if you are under a contract or collective bargaining agreement there may be a remedy for this situation but you would find that by reading the agreement.
in most states if an employer lets you go early you may qualify for unemployment insurance for those two weeks.
file for unemployment it can't hurt to try.
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V.T.V.RAM
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Your employer cannot let you go early without paying you 2 weeks salary since the terms of employment clearly states that "it should be 2 weeks notice OR 15 days salary".
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