IfI gave a 2 week notice and my employer wants me to leave sooner, am I still entitled to2 full weeks salary?
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IfI gave a 2 week notice and my employer wants me to leave sooner, am I still entitled to2 full weeks salary?
I just put in my resignation to my employer in writing yesterday. They responded via e-mail that they accept my resignation effective 08/26. I spoke with a member of corporate management and they have advised me that they would now like for me to quit working next week instead of the agreed upon date. I have not had any infractions or write-ups. Do they have to pay my 2 weeks notice or up to the last day that I work? Keep in mind that they accepted my resignation in writing effective 08/26. I am a salaried employee.
Asked on August 11, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
No, you are not entitled to this pay. An employer need only pay you for the time that was actually worked. While giving a 2-week notice is a courtesy on the employee's part, unfortunately an employer need not extend the courtesy the other way. Absent something like a union or employment contract which provides for different treatment or this is in violation of company policy (either written or runs counter to the way in which other employees were treated in the same situation), your employer's actions are legal. However, if you feel that discrimination played some sort of role, you may have a claim.
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