Notice to quit to carrier

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Bucktrucker, Apr 22, 2011.

  1. Bucktrucker

    Bucktrucker Medium Load Member

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    Yea i felt like i done the right thing . And all the other employees seen what happened so i don't think they will be getting anymore notice's. I did get my pay today and they did pay me for the vacation time i had left. So just wanted to say that.
     
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    wildbill123 Heavy Load Member

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    I work for a small company and in our handbook it says you can have an abandonment put on your record if you don't give a notice. That don't seem right to me.
     
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    Not necessarily, if it's in your contract and you signed underneath is a 100% legal.
     
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    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Drivers do not sign contracts and there is no legal way that vacation pay cannot be paid.

    If there was, the accounting firm I worked many years in management would have gladly avoided it.
     
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    PTHEXPRESS Light Load Member

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    Some drivers do. Depends on the company. They also sign the rule book, and if under the rules it's clearly stated that you have to give 2 weeks notice and if you don't you will lose your vacation time.... benefits.... or what ever the company attorneys came up with.
     
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    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Any company that tries that with me, will quickly LEARN the law.

    The attorney will also.

    They will sell there soul for a buck.

    I read the laws for years and learned much on my own.
     
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    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Uh huh..... both sides indeed. So here's what I did...... made my new deal and asked "if I need to, can I start right away? " If yes, I offer old 2 weeks but expect to get starved or fired, if no, no notice. Seen to many honest professional drivers be let go for giving a notice.
     
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    PTHEXPRESS Light Load Member

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    That is good, but you have no idea how many ppl I know that don't bother reading what they are signing.
    Some ppl give up their rights voluntarily I guess :)
     
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    Ok, but did you get your benefits back? Or your vacation time?
    Or you got considered a new employee?
     
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    YO PRIME RIB, i like that!!