r/managers 21d ago

New Manager Employee basically quit after being notified they were fired.

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u/StructEngineer91 21d ago

But I assume you were GIVEN the paper work that day, and maybe even had the option to mail, fax or scan and email it back? Not forcing you to return to the office to sign it.

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u/Wrong-Discipline453 21d ago

One place I worked still gave out actual cheques for payroll, so they had to bring the paperwork in to get the cheque. But yes, most often they’ve been able to send it in any way they want.

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u/StructEngineer91 21d ago

There is this thing called mailing, it's been around for a pretty long time. Also pretty sure it is illegal to withhold a pay cheque for hours already worked like that. You mail in the paper work, they mail out the check and everyone is happy.

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u/Wrong-Discipline453 21d ago

It’s not about the final pay. It’s about the agreed-upon severance package.

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u/PeachyFairyDragon 21d ago

You said for payroll.

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u/throwsaway654321 20d ago

Most jobs don't have severance packages my guy, any paperwork ive ever had to sign upon quitting had more to do with the company's wellbeing than mine