Post by dancingirl21 on Aug 26, 2023 10:14:01 GMT -5
Congrats on the new job! Did you give a reason why, or did they ask? I’m just curious if you told them what a toxic, horrible place it is. (Maybe not in so many words, but you know.)
Congrats on the new job! Did you give a reason why, or did they ask? I’m just curious if you told them what a toxic, horrible place it is. (Maybe not in so many words, but you know.)
I said it wasn’t a good fit for me or my family and left it at that.
followyourarrow You clearly made the right decision if they were so quick to dump you. What jerks and so shortsighted. Do you mind me asking if they paid out your notice? I thought it was pretty standard that companies that “walk you out” when you give your 2 week’s notice also pay the salary for that 2 weeks + earned PTO/benefits. I’m a little too curious for my own good if they held themselves to this standard or if they screwed you out of your pay.
Post by mustardseed2007 on Aug 27, 2023 12:11:01 GMT -5
I was scrolling through and she said they didn't and wasn't surprised because she'd been there a short time. But seriously I'm surprised they let you go that fast. It sounded like they really needed you. What idiots.
Post by litskispeciality on Aug 28, 2023 9:17:50 GMT -5
HR professionals correct me if I'm wrong, but I think 2 weeks notice is a courtesy to the employer, but the employer isn't legally required to pay out even with the notice. I think it's BS, and OP should be paid out the 2 weeks and any PTO earned thus far. Agree with mustardseed2007 that they don't seem to be that desperate if they can let OP go so fast, unless it's one of those high level finance jobs where they walk you out right away because of your access, however those usually still pay you out the time of notice.
Obviously you did the right thing, what assholes! Enjoy the two weeks with your FI and the peace of mind knowing you don't have to work for those assholes anymore!!
I’m glad you made the right choice by leaving! Just as an FYI, in many states you can apply for unemployment since you put in your notice and they let you go that day. It may be worth filling a claim to get paid for the couple of weeks until you start your new job.
HR professionals correct me if I'm wrong, but I think 2 weeks notice is a courtesy to the employer, but the employer isn't legally required to pay out even with the notice. I think it's BS, and OP should be paid out the 2 weeks and any PTO earned thus far. Agree with mustardseed2007 that they don't seem to be that desperate if they can let OP go so fast, unless it's one of those high level finance jobs where they walk you out right away because of your access, however those usually still pay you out the time of notice.
In most states, the notice period is a courtesy to the employer in order to transition the duties. If an employer accepts notice immediately they are not required to pay out the notice period. If companies do this regularly, people will just stop giving notice when they leave.
Again, in most states, if the employee is unemployed during the notice period, they are able to claim unemployment. There may be a 1 week waiting period so that would mean that there could be the short check the week of termination, a week of no pay, and then possibly 1 week UE once/if it is approved at whatever your UE might be. Some states that is around $173 per week. You would also have to qualify in all the other ways besides reason.
PTO is another very state specific thing. States can require it be paid out, follow your policy or don't address it at all. If you are not in a state that it is required to be paid out, check for a policy.
If there are benefits that would be through the end of the month but the pay period/dues already taken out won't cover the full premium they would also be able to collect the others out of that final check. Speaking of final check, in some states, if they accept notice immediately, the final check is due that day. There can be penalties if not paid by the required date.