On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video showed a woman putting in her two weeks’ notice at work, only to get fired on the spot.
On TikTok, the woman shared her furious reaction after submitting her two weeks’ notice but getting fired immediately.
In a viral TikTok posted on July 29, a woman shares the story of how she submitted her two weeks’ notice at work, only to be told by her employer that her employment was being terminated immediately.
A woman submitted her two weeks’ notice.
On Tiktok platform, the woman, a future educator (@heyitskelsi1), had been told by a team leader that she could work her final two weeks.
The video has the caption: “Dont give any job the courtesy of a 2 week notice. This is the bullshit they will do.”
The video showed her on the phone with her manager, explaning the situation.
However, her employer disagreed, stating that the company required the immediate acceptance of her two weeks’ notice due to the sensitivity of their work.
The manager informed her that her employment would end that day.
The woman frustated over the immediate separation
In the TikTok video, the woman expresses her anger and frustration.
“I am pissed because I have three kids and bills to pay, and I’m not gonna get paid until Sept. 15,” she says.
While the TikToker acknowledged that companies are not legally obligated to honor a two-week notice, she also pointed out that this situation was an “involuntary separation” from the company, as defined by the Society for Human Resource Management.
The video quickly went viral and sparked debate on social media
In the comment selection, many viewers expressed sympathy and support for her situation.
While, someone suggested taht she contact HR to ensure she received payment for the two weeks and any unused vacation time.
One person said: Call HR immediately. They have to pay you out for those two weeks if they aren’t going to let you work them. plus any vacation time.
A second wrote: File for unemployment immediately. Send it all in writing to everyone even the CEO.
While a third commented: Sounds a lot like being fired….
Another added: No body gives notice any more just for that reason
Someone elese said: jobs cry if we don’t give notice and then treat people like this.
Following the termination, the woman shared an update on July 31. She revealed that she filed for unemployment benefits just 30 minutes after her conversation with her former boss.
Her parents offered to help with her expenses during this time, as she awaited further developments.
Should companies honor two week’s notice?
While employers are not legally required to honor a two-week notice, the situation sparked debate among viewers.
Some pointed out that the company’s decision to terminate the woman immediately might discourage employees from providing notice in the future.
Many expressed concerns about the employer’s policies and the impact it could have on employee morale and staffing.
What do think about this incident ?