My boss wont let me quit. (Updated)
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You can't get severance at a job like that, can you?strum4h said:
Either way, just stop coming in. It's not like it's breach of contract if he didn't give you an advance on your paycheck.
It depends what is written in the contract you wrote - you did write one, didn't you? If you didn't, then you're quite frankly a dumbass. Because if your employer attempts to cheat you out of anything it is your prime peace of evidence about what you are entitled to in return for your work.
If the contract or relevant treaties referred in the contract state that you have to out in two weeks of advance notice, then if you quit without doing so you are in breach of the treaty - and could get sued.
If the contract or relevant treaties referred in the contract state that you have to out in two weeks of advance notice, then if you quit without doing so you are in breach of the treaty - and could get sued.
Assuming you're in the US, two week's notice is a courtesy, not an absolute. He'd have ABSOLUTELY no grounds to sue you on and it sounds like he's trying to pull a Jack Thompson: just threaten to sue and hope the person has no idea how full of shit you are. If he claims you signed something that you didn't, ask him to produce it. Or just no-show and he'll have to fire you. An employer can't sue you for firing you UNLESS you steal company property or something else that is flagrantly illegal.Mykonos said:
Where do you live? Most places these days are what is called a "Right to Work" state, which means that anyone can choose to leave any job for pretty much any reason, and they can't do a thing to you. It shouldn't take more than a few minutes of internet searching to find out what the employment laws in your state are, and then you can decide what you do based on that knowledge.
There's two ways to go about doing this.
1. Jump through the hoops, put in your two weeks notice and get out legitimately. Your boss is already aware of your future intentions and he won't be looking to try and persuade you to stay. Grin and bear it.
2. Make a fuss and get your ass fired. Instant termination, severance pay (maybe?) and probably a degree of satisfaction.
Just remember:
Immediate freedom is great, but it leaves an ugly black mark on your resume that will probably make it pretty hard to get into this kind of job again - IF that's what you want. As awful as the job may be now, you just never know if you could *use* a reference from the evil boss in the future - I've been there once or twice. My recommendation, go for option #1. You have more to retain for positive use.
1. Jump through the hoops, put in your two weeks notice and get out legitimately. Your boss is already aware of your future intentions and he won't be looking to try and persuade you to stay. Grin and bear it.
2. Make a fuss and get your ass fired. Instant termination, severance pay (maybe?) and probably a degree of satisfaction.
Just remember:
Immediate freedom is great, but it leaves an ugly black mark on your resume that will probably make it pretty hard to get into this kind of job again - IF that's what you want. As awful as the job may be now, you just never know if you could *use* a reference from the evil boss in the future - I've been there once or twice. My recommendation, go for option #1. You have more to retain for positive use.
Ask for proof of this supposed form you signed. If he can't prove it, tell him to go shove it. If you have to stick it out for two weeks, bring a DS and get paid for slacking.
Ask to see the form that you signed, with your signature on it. If he can't provide you with that then you get away scot free, if he can then you'll need to read it over and make sure you did or didn't promise two weeks notice. Whether he owns the shop or not is irrelevant, what matters is what you agreed to and whether he can provide evidence of you agreeing to it.Mykonos said:
If you signed a form, ask him for a copy. But he is definitely bluffing with the lawsuit. Your two weeks of work is worth, what, a few hundred dollars? It would cost him more than that just to talk to a lawyer.Mykonos said:
And don't worry about future employers tracking him down. They can't actually do that unless you put this job on your resume.
Pretty much this.Unless you signed a contract stating that you're legally obliged to give notice(which I highly doubt if you worked in a game store)then the 2 weeks thing is just a courtesy to give your employers time to find a replacement.Hellacious said:
Notice is required for you to quit pretty much everywhere. Better to do that than just walk out.
Well, if that's in your contract/the law, then you'll just have to keep working there for 2 more weeks.Mykonos said:
It's probably so he's got time to find a replacement.
Are you under contract to provide a notice?
If no, tell your boss to get bent. There isn't anything they can do about it then.
If no, tell your boss to get bent. There isn't anything they can do about it then.
Where are you from? In most places, you are required to give a minimum amount of notice before quitting a job. They can't actually force you to work, and you can just walk out on the job (Like I did with my last one), but that more often than not is shooting yourself in the foot. If you walk out, the boss will refuse to give you any references for future work, and you'll have to explain why you broke the written rules about giving notice to your interviewer at your next job. Which will always work against you (they want obediance, loyalty, and professionalism - walking out says the worst about you).Mykonos said:
I had to walk out on my boss without giving notice, and it has made getting a new job really god damn hard. My advice is that you should give the notice and stick with it, if you can. The boss needs this time to find a replacement, so it is only fair to him to give him time to do so (even if he is a dick). If you do walk out, avoid even mentioning this game shop in your resumé/CV as it will only weigh against you.
Put in you two weeks notice (keep a copy for yourself), turn up for your two weeks, get paid, get in touch with either his immediate superior or someone higher up the chain. They will be interested to know that you are walking out because your boss is a twat.Mykonos said:
Obviously don't word it quite like that, you want to come off as the good guy.
