Need labor law advice (District of Columbia)

If a person resigns from a company giving 2 weeks notice, but then is told, the next day, to clear out his desk and leave the premises -- and is not given that 2 weeks as severance -- is that actionable under DC law?

Any help on answering that would be appreciated, thanks!

I have no idea... I would think that it would be the companies right to terminate (and respond with the clesr out the desk), but the no severence seems off - esp since many organizations pay two weeks in arrears (as in the paycheck lags two weeks - and thus the work has already been completed per the contract.)

Since I can offer nothing per the question, here at least is a kick to hope that someone more knowledgeable can answer.

May I suggest that you cross post the question in GD per reaching additional folks who may have some knowledge/experience per the question.

Nonsequitor: Always so glad to see you - thought it is normally in LBN when I catch a glimpse of a post of yours. Even if you can't post much these days - would love to see a periodic PM - as I so value your perspectives on the news, and on the DC region view of the political landscape. Long way of saying - I do miss your posts, and when I do catch them, I value them greatly.

Maybe you should post this in the DC forum. I wish you luck, in case this has happened to you or someone close to you. Since I am in Chicago and know nothing about labor law, I cannot advise. But I think that what happened to this person is beyond the pale. But, companies have so damn much power over the worker these days that it is extremely difficult to know.

I don't know enough to give you specific or helpful advice. But I found some sites that might help. :)

http://www.does.dc.gov/does/site/default.asp

http://www.dcejc.org/ - DC Employment Justice Center


If I was in your position, my question would be whether the company's action means that you can now collect unemployment benefits.