how does "two week notice" for resignation work/pay

[xyzzzz]

if i want to quit my job and give two week notice,does that mean generally i'll still work for 2 more weeks(to finishing my job) and get paid like normal for 2 weeks?

if boss decided to dismiss me prior to two weeks,does he need to pay anymore?

[blueLish]

If you give a "two week notice," it is basically saying that two weeks from the day of the notice will be your last day with the company. If the company decides to dismiss you before the two weeks is up, you are basically being fired and would not receive any further pay. A two week notice is never required with a job (or at least it should not be) but is considered to be proper "work etiquette" as you give the company advanced notice of your plans to leave so they can find a replacement if need be.

[xyzzzz]

ok..i see.but this job is shifted. and there is one more week's shifts. The roaster is already out. so will i still be required to do the shifts?

also do i still get my holiday pay and sick pay?

[ForumGuy]

Yes, it means you work for two more weeks and get paid like normal for two weeks. If he decides to terminate you before the two weeks is up, he only has to pay you for the time you have worked. I have always lived in an "employment at will" state, meaning the boss can terminate you at anytime, with or without reason. For all I know, in states that do not have this law, it may be illegal for an employer to let you go early simply because you have given your notice. Also, in my state (Oregon), if you are terminated, they must give you your final check before the end of the next business day.

[ForumGuy]

ok..i see. but do i still get my holiday pay and sick pay?

You should ask your Human Resources or Payroll Dept. as company policies vary.

[Ariel85]

The above advice is not accurate.

 

Many high level professionals will give notice and be walked out. This does not equate to being fired.

 

Most people that are in a sales position or in management will generally be walked as soon as they give notice. There are reasons for this, which I won't delve into, but they are legit business reasons.

 

In these cases, the employer will continue to pay you until the last day you agreed to work.

 

Just be sure to put it in writing, give a copy to your boss, and one to HR.

[Ariel85]

Oh, if you're an hourly, chances are probable they will have you finish out your two weeks.

[ForumGuy]

The above advice is not accurate.

Oh, didn't realize she was a high level professional.

[Ariel85]

Oh, didn't realize she was a high level professional.

 

I wasn't referring to you. I was commenting on blue's response that if you give notice, and they walk you out, that that is not the same as being fired.

[DN]

It is also depends where you live - in Canada, an employer must pay you for the statutory or contractual notice period, including vacation pay and benefits, even if they do not want you to work the time.

[StrawberryYogurt]

No, they don't need to pay you for the full 2 weeks if they let you walk before the 2 week is up so I highly suggest if you don't need this job for a future reference that you just give them them hardly any notice. They sure as hell don't give notice when they lay people off, now do they? So why should we?

[Ariel85]

No, they don't need to pay you for the full 2 weeks if they let you walk before the 2 week is up so I highly suggest if you don't need this job for a future reference that you just give them them hardly any notice. They sure as hell don't give notice when they lay people off, now do they? So why should we?

 

Sooo... because someone, somewhere, has gotten laid off and walked out the door, the OP should screw their current employer in retaliation for someone else being canned? Um, OK. Not.

[DN]

Before giving what is tantamount to legal advice it is wise to ensure that the laws that are being quoted are a) current b) applicable and c) the laws in the jurisdiction in which the person receiving the advice lives.