Quitting cash.Q Upon giving my two-week notice, my employer told me to leave immediately. Shouldn't I be paid for those two weeks? --A. Gutierrez, Santa Ana, CA A Unfortunately, the very definition of at-will employment--an employer has the right to let you go at anytime for any reason (or no reason at all)--means that you have no legal claim to additional pay beyond the last day you work for a company. That is, if they ask you to leave on the first of the month, don't expect a paycheck on the 15th. An exception to this is if you are given the ax for some reason other than misconduct (downsizing, for example). Most employers will give you some sort of severance package, the amount of which could be negotiable Negotiable 1. Describing the price of a good or security that is not firmly established.2. Describing a good or security whose ownership is easily transferable from one party to another. Notes: 1. You will often hear the term "negotiable" in reference to the purchase price of a particular good. The term states that the asking price is not set in stone and can be adjusted depending on the circumstance.2.. Human resources can let you know if your company offers such options. Remember, the two-week resignation "rule" is more of a professional courtesy to help you make a good last impression. You're hoping for a positive letter of recommendation, and giving two weeks' notice--whether the company grants it to you or not--will more than likely help you get it. You may find that a glowing recommendation--especially if it helps you land a better job--is payment enough. Mail your career questions to Since You Asked, BLACK ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10011, or send an e-mail to clarker@blackenterprise.com. EDITED BY Robyn D. Clarke E-mail: clarker@blackenterprise.com |
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