How old are you? :-/ The law states that either a) you get fired on the spot with severance pay i.e. enough money to last until you find another job; or b) you get two weeks notice and no severance pay. This should be common knowledge to anyone of working age.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

The law varies by state and or country. I've never heard of that...but here's some disturbing stuff: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-30022.html

by Anonymous 13 years ago

USA law says any at will employer (which is like 99% of all employers) can fire any associate for any reason (banning any lawful discrimination reasons) and don't have to give a word of notice to the employee

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I've always said this!

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Yes, but imagine if you had two weeks left, you wouldn't do any work! I know I wouldnt, I'd be like screwing shit up on purpose

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I wouldn't. When my future employer call them, I don't want them to say I always screw shit up.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Like person above me said if you get fired and still have to work for 2 weeks you wouldn't do a quality job and giving your employer a two week notice isn't necessary unless you want to leave on good terms.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

It depends on the job your quitting (as well as where you live, as mentioned above). In the engineering world, as well as the medical, law and finance fields, 2 weeks notice is needed if your going to quit, but the employer will need to give you a severance package. But I can't see that really being applicable in a more menial job (ex. fast food or low-end retail stores).

by Anonymous 12 years ago