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Friday was Mike's last day at his old job!
And, right up to the very last minute the company stayed true to their less than honorable colors. Oh, where to begin? Suffice it to say, after giving two weeks written notice... Mike inquired as to whether or not his final check was ready and was surprised to hear the HR person say, "Is today your last day?" In her confused and less than informed state she proceeded to explain that they had three days to give him his last check.
This was her final mistake... she ended up on the phone with yours truly.
After (in my nicest voice possible) explaining to her (and I'll restate it here just in case it comes in handy for anyone else reading...)
California Labor Code (Section 202) states that when an employee gives an employer more than three days notice - that the employees final check MUST be ready on his last day. Obviously if you quit on the spot - they get three days. If you are fired they have to have your check ready right then.
She was quick to realize her mistake (although she refrained from admitting it) and Mike picked up his check later that day. Unfortunately, the HR person was holed up in her office behind closed doors and wasn't able to give it to him personally or wish him the best of luck.
Geez... I sort of expected more after FIVE FREAKING YEARS. But, no biggie. Mike's co-workers took him out for a last hoo-rah and they seemed to have a great time. Until 11pm last night. So it wasn't all bad.
And, right up to the very last minute the company stayed true to their less than honorable colors. Oh, where to begin? Suffice it to say, after giving two weeks written notice... Mike inquired as to whether or not his final check was ready and was surprised to hear the HR person say, "Is today your last day?" In her confused and less than informed state she proceeded to explain that they had three days to give him his last check.
This was her final mistake... she ended up on the phone with yours truly.
After (in my nicest voice possible) explaining to her (and I'll restate it here just in case it comes in handy for anyone else reading...)
California Labor Code (Section 202) states that when an employee gives an employer more than three days notice - that the employees final check MUST be ready on his last day. Obviously if you quit on the spot - they get three days. If you are fired they have to have your check ready right then.
She was quick to realize her mistake (although she refrained from admitting it) and Mike picked up his check later that day. Unfortunately, the HR person was holed up in her office behind closed doors and wasn't able to give it to him personally or wish him the best of luck.
Geez... I sort of expected more after FIVE FREAKING YEARS. But, no biggie. Mike's co-workers took him out for a last hoo-rah and they seemed to have a great time. Until 11pm last night. So it wasn't all bad.
posted by Amy @ 5:03 PM
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