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Greetings, just wanted to ask if I’m required to provide 2 weeks work, if my resignation specifically mentions that my resignation is effective immediately? There were no mentions of it on the contract, but HR required it. Will I be able to get my pay if I decline?

Also, would be nice if you can give me pointers on where to read more info about this, especially in the state of Chicago.

Thanks.

where are you working? (not specifically), what are you doing for them? are you a freelancer? did you sign an agreement that stated that you had to give them two weeks notice?

its generally good to give them that time and by doing so you are more likely to get a good reference.

It’s a virtual office, front-end developer full-time and no, there were no clause regarding 2 weeks notice. But they asked me to observe a 2 week turnover, which I don’t think I’d be able to consider. The only concern I have is that they might use this to hold my pay-check.

If it not written in a signed contract between you and them, they should not legally be able to withhold your pay check, if they do you can prosecute them in your local country, for breaching the terms of your contract.

While it is not mandatory (and you never agreed to it in a contract), it is good etiquette, even if productivity and pretty much your existence for life diminishes over those two weeks.

While it is not mandatory (and you never agreed to it in a contract), it is good etiquette, even if productivity and pretty much your existence for life diminishes over those two weeks.

true, sigh…thanks guys.

Yeah; sorry mate. I have been through several two week notices, and even one where the two weeks was a lay-off type of deal. It can be the worst two weeks of your life, because your just anxious to get it done and over with and get the new life started. It’s always good to leave on a good note though. Before you know it, the two weeks will be over.