If Isubmitted my 2 week notice after having my hours cut was it legal for my employer to tell me told me not to return to work?
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If Isubmitted my 2 week notice after having my hours cut was it legal for my employer to tell me told me not to return to work?
I was released from my contract. Can they do this? Also, when should I expect to receive my pay for final wages?
Asked on June 7, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, after giving 2 weeks notice you can be asked to leave your place workplace immediately. The fact is that giving such notice is a courtesy on an employee's part. However, an employer need not return the courtesy. Basically, unless you have something such as an employment/union agreement which provides for different treatment (you didn't indicate what, if anything, that your contract provided regarding this) or this is in violation of company policy (either written or runs counter to the way in which other employees in the same situation were treated), your employer's actions are legal. Also, if you feel that discrimination played was a factor, you may have a claim (you did not indicate this to be the case).
As for your final wages, under CO state law if an employee quits they are to be paid their check on the next scheduled payday.
Note: An employer need only pay an employee for the time that was actually worked even if the employee was willing to stay.
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