two week notice!

Probably not. Most states are "at will" employement so unless you are covered by some sort of union contract that would bind them to the 2 weeks you probably don't have much to stand on.

Depends very much on your jurisdiction.

In Canada, the answer is "always".

Your bosses will probably fire you because they figure you will steal from them because you have no morals and nothing to lose. After all, that's probably how they would do it. :wink:

Theu of course, would call it maximizing their severance package.

Canada's starting to sound real good.

I worked for one small company that fired a guy the same day he gave a two week notice. When I found a better job, I made sure to give them exactly the notice I would have expected from them.

are u a full-time employee?
how long have u worked there?
are u leaving on good terms?

if they like you, they prolly won't kick you out before the 2 weeks is up...

I swear, Canada is starting to look better and better on a daily basis. In Massachusetts, the answer is "virtually never."

I have never run into that situation. I have been in the financial industry for about 18 years and on the rare occassion where they ask some one to leave prior to completing their 2 weeks, they were always paid for the full 2 weeks. I think if you work for a reputable company, it is unlikely that they will not pay you for the full 2 weeks. It is not worth the small amount of money to tarnish a company's reputation.

The company I used to work for wanted a two week notice, but if it was a Marketing position they would ask security to escort you out immediately, terminating all compensation at the time of the notice. They didn't want you knowing any Marketing plans if you weren't going to be around to implement them.