Ever been laid off then asked to work 2 more weeks?

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KeithTalent

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Also a lesson to be learn get stuff down in writing when leaving or even being told of being laid off in advance. I remember about 13-14 years, this was when I was still a freshman in college. I gave my two weeks notice. Showed up and even scheduled an exit interview. Spoke to my manager and all and he was ok. X date was to be my last and interview afterwards since we had conflict of time. Bastard manager kept rescheduling me for exit interview.

Low and behold I get a letter saying I've been terminated for not showing up to work. Had to waste time with HR because I didn't want to be essentially "fired." good thing I kept emails of him being ok with the dates and rescheduling. the manager is a dickhead. when we refereed to policy regarding what was acceptable uniform, he'd work is hardest to get it change to his liking.

When I have layed off employees in the past we always had everything written down for them plus an HR representative was in attendance to go through everything and ensure they understand everything before signing off on it. Then we give them copies.

This is of course generally the fault of the OP, but if the company did not provide proper guidance to the employee as to the terms of the layoff and what was expected from the employee, some of the blame should go to them as well. Being laid-off can be very trying and the employees may not be thinking clearly, so every effort should be made to ensure they are clear on what is happening and what is expected/required of them.

KT
 

Blackjack200

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This is not true. Many larger corporations that actually provide severance packages, or just most good jobs - will let you know of being laid off the day of. Which they do for many reasons, like to prevent the employees from using all their vacation time in the final 2 weeks leading up to the day of. Or just not doing any work while you're there since you would have already been given the severance package

Actually, where I work (Fortune 100 corp) they do it day-of because you have access to lots of sensative information and can do a lot of damage to the business if you decide to retaliate while on the premesis.
 

dmcowen674

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epic fail.
 

Lifted

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I don't know AZ law, or if that's where you really are ATM, but I'm pretty sure NY law states that an employee must not appear at work - and not contact the employer with a reason - for 1 or 2 weeks (think it's 2 weeks) before they can be officially determined to have "quit". If they fired you over this, unless they gave you some paperwork that you signed, you could just show up tomorrow and state that you were not made clear of the situation, which is obviously the case here. Again, laws vary from state to state but it is usually the employers duty to make sure you clearly understand what is happening in these situations. If you are hurting for the money you should probably fight it. I don't think you're eligible for unemployment though with only 3 months there.

Edit: I think KT explained this more clearly a few posts above. Still not sure what the true legal responsibilities of the employer are, but it wouldn't be worth going to court over 2 weeks pay anyway.
 
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dartworth

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Had to bump this thread.

So you didn't show up to work for 2 days and they want to fire you? :confused;

Kind of fucked up that people say you owned yourself...firing someone for missing two days is the fucked up thing IMO.

Either way, its sad people take comfort is someone's misfortune...GG ATOT

Two weeks notice means you still work those two weeks and are paid for it. Not that you just don't show up. Now you're terminated with cause which means no unemployment for you.

again?...for missing two days of work?
 
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spidey07

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Had to bump this thread.

So you didn't show up to work for 2 days and they want to fire you? :confused;

Kind of fucked up that people say you owned yourself...firing someone for missing two days is the fucked up thing IMO.

Either way, its sad people take comfort is someone's misfortune...GG ATOT



again?...for missing two days of work?

It's called a life lesson. Many places will fire you if you don't show up for a single day even professionals. That's just a big no-no. You NEVER just not show up to work, at least call.

What, are you 12?
 

Colt45

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I'd think you'd need to miss more than two days, especially in a situation like this.

It sounds like you work for douchebags.
 

spidey07

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I'd think you'd need to miss more than two days, especially in a situation like this.

It sounds like you work for douchebags.

I've been a professional for 16 years. If I just didn't show up for one day I would expect to be fired and should be. Hell if I didn't show up or call they'd probably call the cops and hospitals to see if I was ok.:eek:
 

surfsatwerk

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I'd think you'd need to miss more than two days, especially in a situation like this.

It sounds like you work for douchebags.

I've had my job for years and I would be fired for a no call, no show. If I had a good reason like death, plague, or famine they probably wouldn't because I'm a good employee.
 

BarneyFife

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Why didn't you try to call or email someone and follow up on specifics? I can't believe you just quit after that email and didn't talk to anyone else.
 

dartworth

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It's called a life lesson. Many places will fire you if you don't show up for a single day even professionals. That's just a big no-no. You NEVER just not show up to work, at least call.

What, are you 12?

12? um no....but anyways...


Why call? If I'm not there, I'm not there...not all places have a call in policy
 

prism

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12? um no....but anyways...


Why call? If I'm not there, I'm not there...not all places have a call in policy

I would expect to be fired, or at the very least seriously reprimanded, for no-call no-showing, unless I had a valid excuse provided after the fact, like death in the family, severe accident, or chronic apathy.
 

Red Squirrel

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Didn't you ask this when they told you? Like "So do I still come in for 2 weeks?" that would of made much more sense then just assuming.
 

ebaycj

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Didn't you ask this when they told you? Like "So do I still come in for 2 weeks?" that would of made much more sense then just assuming.

Assumption is the mother of all fuckups, and the father of most facepalms.
 

AMDZen

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Actually, where I work (Fortune 100 corp) they do it day-of because you have access to lots of sensative information and can do a lot of damage to the business if you decide to retaliate while on the premesis.

Thats precisely what I said, that they do it day of - as opposed to what the other guy said.