Company Policy
While it's perfectly legal for an employee to quit without reason and not provide two weeks' notice, some employers may have company policies requiring their employees to give two weeks' notice. There isn't a lot an employer can do, however, if the employee ignores this policy.
Also asked, can you resign and leave immediately?
When you resign from a position, the normal practice is to give two weeks' notice to your employer. However, while you should make every effort to notify your supervisor of your resignation as soon as possible, sometimes circumstances require that you leave immediately.
Furthermore, is it bad to not give 2 weeks notice?
Many companies have a written notice policy in their handbook. It's usually 2 weeks, but could be more. If you don't give two weeks notice, you may lose any vacation pay out or planned bonus that you would otherwise receive. You've guaranteed yourself a bad reference from this boss.
Do I have to work after two weeks notice?
The two weeks is to allow your employer time to hire a replacement and for you to transition any projects or work over to a new employee or a current co-worker. Your employer can end your employment at that time if they choose to do so and you are under no obligation to return after you have given that notice.
Can you be fired after giving 2 weeks notice?
In most cases, an employer can fire you and stop paying you immediately after you give notice. That's because most employees are considered employed at will, which means that the company can terminate you at any time for no reason (with a few exceptions).