If I give a notice does my company have to pay me?
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If I give a notice does my company have to pay me?
I want to leave my job and give a notice because I’m starting a new job in 2 months.
Asked on December 20, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Do you have an employment contract or union agreement that mandates you give notice and that your employer honor it? If not, then you do not need to give any. While providing notice of leaving is a professional courtesy, it is not required under the law. Additionally, your company is not obligated to continue your employemnt; your can be terminated any time. Finally, if you really feel that you should give some type of notice, 2 weeks, not 2 months is customary.
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