Can an employer terminate you without pay immediately after you give notice?
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Can an employer terminate you without pay immediately after you give notice?
I am a restaurant manager and gave my 2 week resignation notice. I was still on the schedule. My employer terminated me without allowing me to complete my notice period. No reason given. No write-ups. Wasn’t I supposed to get paid for the notice period?
Asked on July 2, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, a 2 week notice is a courtesy but is not legally required. Accordingly, it does not obligate an employer to honor it. The fact is that such notice is a courtesy only; it is not legally binding on a company. Further, an employee need only be paid for hours worked. Since you were legally terminated, you are not entitled to further compensation.
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