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I got a job offer from a new company so I decided to quit my current job. I changed my LinkedIn profile title to the new job on Sunday (12th) night - the VP of the current company somehow found out (I had my 'broadcast updates' option off) and the word spread. The president called me into his office on Monday (13th) morning and asked me why my LinkedIn title has changed. I told him I was planning to give my 2 weeks notice today, and he subsequently got angry and basically told me to 'get my stuff and get out right now'. He followed me to my desk and watched me grabbing my stuff in front of everyone, and again told me to 'leave everything & just grab your stuff and go' (which was an embarrassing scene). So I grabbed my stuff and left. Am I still entitled to the 2 weeks pay even though I'm not working during these 2 weeks (I was willing to do work to ensure smooth transition)? If so, how do I make sure that I get this 2 weeks payment? Our pay periods are evenly divided into 2 periods in a month. The HR guy later sent me an email saying my official last day at the company was the 13th and I should be getting the Employment Record very soon. The president didn't even receive the official 2 weeks notice letter - instead just told me to get out in the heat of the moment. Is this wrongful dismissal? What are my rights and what am I entitled to?

You should get it. Contact the Ministry of Labour.
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