Can I get compensated for an early termination after I gave notice?

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Can I get compensated for an early termination after I gave notice?

I work Mon. And Tues. I gave a 2 week notice. I was informed this morning that I would not be working next week according to the corporate office. I am a dental hygienist, 40 plus years. I was told that I had to use an implant probe for my exams. This is negligence because the probe is too big to properly detect pockets. So I gave notice. The periodontist next door confirmed that this probe is unsuitable. Their argument was I didn’t have a full day of patients. They gave the patients to the other hygienist to fill her schedule. The entire month of March that was scheduled is gone. They could have taken the new patients and filled a day next week. Can I demand that I was early terminated and I expect to be paid for the 2 days? I consider using an implant probe malpractice.

Asked on February 4, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Florida

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

A 2 week notice is not legally mandated (absent an employment contract or union agreement to the contrary); it is a courtesy on an employee's part. Accordingly, an employer need not accept; it can deem such notice as an immediate resignation. Further, in an "at will" employment relationship, a worker can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.


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