If an employee quit while in possession of company property and is due a final paycheck, the employer cannot hold wages to recover the property unless the employer is authorized to do so by law, is required to do so by a court, or if the employer has written authorization from the employee for the deduction.
Unlike contract employment, at-will employees have no contract outlining terms of their employment, including when and how it can be terminated by either the employer or the employee. At-will employees can quit at any time, due to any circumstance — although two weeks' advance notice is usually the expectation.
The rule followed by the Commission recognizes that two weeks' notice is standard in most industries. If the employee gives notice of intent to resign by a definite date two weeks or less in the future and you accept the notice early at your convenience, it will be regarded as a resignation, not a discharge.
One week's notice if you have worked with the company for up to two years. One week for each year of employment if you have been at your job for between two and 12 years. 12 weeks notice for more than 12 years working at a company.
The 30-day notice period is a standard requirement under the Philippine Labor Code, specifically under Article 300 (formerly Article 285). This provision mandates that an employee who voluntarily resigns must serve a written notice to the employer at least 30 days before the intended date of resignation.
A resignation under pressure is a form of discharge. If the employee had no effective choice but to leave when they did, it was an involuntary work separation, and the employer's chances in the case will depend upon its ability to prove misconduct.
In California, you can be fired after handing in your 2 weeks notice. While you will not earn your wages, it turns your resignation into a termination. This means you can collect unemployment.
The Texas Work Commission (TWC) recognizes that two weeks' notice is standard in most industries. However, employees can resign with or without giving notice to their employer. In Texas, employees may become eligible for certain benefits if they provide notice before resigning.