Is two weeks notice a law?

PepsiLime

No, it's not a law, but more a professional courtesy. You almost always want to leave on good terms with an employer, you never know when you might need a reference from them.

shadowsthathunt

It is not the law and you dont have to give it. However two weeks is courtious and it helps you from burning that bridge. You have to realize that your employer has you there because they like the way you work, giving them two weeks gives them time to replace you.

Kaska

No it is not a law. It is just being polite.

Your boss is upset because he now has to fill your position on short notice.

Don't expect a good recommendation.

BoomChikkaBoom

Do you have a contract or some sort of employment agreement that states you must give two weeks notice?

If not, it's courtesy and common practice.

Don't expect a good reference if you gave less notice.

biscuitperifrank

I believe it is a law only if you signed a contract specifying a "give notice" time (this term is probably making lawyers scream). Otherwise, it's only a form of courtesy. Don't want to burn a bridge by saying "say ya". But opportunity usually does not wait. Good luck!!

No, it's something companies have come to expect from their employees when they resign.

Mimi

You do not have to give 2 weeks notice. You don't have to give notice at all. You could never show up. But I would not suggest making a habit of this. You really don't want to burn bridges.

redvelvetflames4ever

No AK. There is absolutely no law that you need to give an employer 2 weeks notice. Is there a law that an employer needs to give you two weeks notice if they want to fire you? Nope. It is a courtesy to extend a two week notice especially if you do not want to leave in bad terms. Of course, this also is not a guarantee that once you leave the employer will offer you a good recommendation.

tigglys

I'm not specifically familiar with Georgia law, but generally, if you have no written contract, employment is "at-will"

Truthfully, the fuss is that your leaving is going to cause some problems. Also, you will need to keep an eye on the situation in the future - some companies will give bad references if you don't give 2 weeks even if you have been a good employee.

Check your employee handbook if you can find it - if it says "at will" you aren't obligated. It is a courtesy.

rameshp999

i belive thad depend on the nature of business where yu work some business have thir own rules even yu dident give in ritten for your better give two weeks notice that help from future problems

hr4me

No, there is no law that requires you give notice to an employer. It is considered good business ethics and good manners to do so. It will also reflect poorly on you for references going forward when a prospective employer finds that you did not give a proper notice timeframe before leaving.

ez123ed

There's no law but if you just walked out I wouldn't use them as a reference. It's a unwritten rule, more of a courtesy, that you give notice so the employer can be prepared for your absence. The best advice I give to people who want to quit their job is" Don't burn any bridges behind you", you never know who you may bump into years from now if you're looking for a job. Just might be an old boss, with a good memory, sitting opposite you.

Ken

There is no law requiring you to give two weeks notice. It is common courtesy but employers often do not extend that courtesy to employees. These days employers will often just send you home when you give two weeks notice.

Mr. Smith

Giving two weeks notice is the standard practice when resigning from a job. If you have an employment contract or union agreement that states how much notice you should give, abide by it. If not, two weeks notice is appropriate, but not required.
If your employer asks you stay longer than two weeks (or the time period in your contract) you have no obligation to stay.

Also, your employer does not have to accept two weeks notice (unless it's in your contract). They can end your employment immediately.

I have included a link that gives you an example of how to write a 2 week notice letter

http://www.catalogs.com/info/b2b/How-to-write-a-two-weeks-notice-letter.html

honker

Yeah, like getting FIRED ! Ever hear about a 2 week notice upon getting Fired.

It all depends on you and your relationship there. Usually, they want you to leave sooner, so you don't bring bad blood among the other co-workers.

If you were a KEY employee, they will always get mad. Unless you love torture, I would leave ASAP.

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