Can you be sued for not giving a 2 weeks notice if you were forced to sign a non-compete agreement that said such notice must be given?
Question Details:
I work at a horrible company, and in the past when someone has turned in a notice, our boss has forced them to work incredibly long hours and threaten to not pay them if they don't work all of that overtime (which we don't get paid for). I have a job lined up and want to just quit here and not give a 2 weeks notice, but do not want to get sued. Since my state is a "work at will" state, can I just up and quit without fear of being sued?
Employment and Labor Law Answers
While the law does not normally require employees to give notice (the traditional 2 week notice is just that--a tradition), the law does enforce contracts. If you signed a contract which contained a clause or term requring two-weeks notice, that clause or term is enforceable. If you do not provide the required notice, your employer could take legal action against you.
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