Is a soon-to-be-laid-off worker obligated to train his replacement?
150208
Pretty much.  As long as he is collecting a pay check he should do as requested as long as it is within the bounds of his job description.  And it is not an unreasonable request to ask him to document his work.   \n\nHe may not have much to lose in terms of this job since it's already lost, but if he wants to leave under reasonably good terms and get a good reference to help get his next job, he should try to be acommodating.
412172
By all means yes you do. And i also think if a person gets fired u also have the right to know why. My friend got fired today, and the only thing she got was. We are letting you go. It's best for the company.
1138189
It really depends on the situation. If you were laid off due to downsizing and then your boss gets fired as well later, then I will feel sympathy for him. If there was no downsizing and he just fired you for no good reason and then he gets fired as well, then all I have to say is "HA HA".
868725
Seems as if they are afraid to train you because they believe that you will take their job soon. Please do not insist that someone train you. You might come off as repulsive. Instead, take on a humble attitude. \nA good point to start though is to do some research. Find documents relating to your job....stuff that the person who previously held your position did.\nQuite frankly, it is the company's responsibility to train you in a formal manner and this is something that you should have negotiated before you took the job. At this point, I believe that you should go to your human resource manager and explain that you do not have a clue what you should be doing. Ask him/her to assign someone to train you. Failing that, I would suggest that you find another job and please exercise better negotiating skills next time.
1009768
It depends on the state.   In general they are not guaranteed the same job, though some states require "comparable" work.  If there was an industrial injury, there is often light-duty work before the employee is ready for his or her old job.\n\nIn most cases, employment is at will, and the employer can re-assign or terminate employees at any time unless there is a contract to the contrary.
173211
You should ask your workman's compensation provider if they have a program called a "train the trainer" where only one of your responsible employee can go to this program and will be able to certify the rest of your employees.  If they don't have this program, the workman's comp can refer you to an independent trainer...
1021899
Some one who is hired to hire.
887662
The contract is allowed because of the training given to the employee.  Thus, it can bind the employee for a number of years which is the cost of the training.  If you really wanted to question the contract, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor.  Further, if you realy do not want the contract, do not sign it and look for other companies that will suit your plans.
144738
Absolutely not.  It's sad, but you have to play hardball in the job market.  If they want gaurantees, they should offer you a contract.  Employers never ask for a contract with you because they want the option to dump you the second it's inconvenient to have you around. The flip side of this is that you are fully within your rights to leave whenever you want.  You don't have to give two weeks notice either. That's the way the job market works.
389610
If they hire the temps (or anyone else for that matter) to do the same job they laid you off from, it may be time to take legal action against them. Check with the State employment commission on this for their rules and laws.
772775
I think you are okay.\n\nExplain the problem to your Temp Agency.  It is traditional to give 2 weeks notice before leaving, but the rules can be different in the world of Temp Agencies.\n\nSince you are still in training you haven't been hired by the new company.  The Temp Agency will have to replace you, but that is nothing new to them.\n\nIf you can wait a week before starting your new job that would be good, but I think the chances are 80% that you will be able to leave without a problem.\n\nI received a temp to perm assignment from a temp agency and went through a training period.  However, before the job started I was offered a higher paying job.  I called the temp agency and explained the problem and they basically said, goodbye and good luck.  We are sorry to lose you, but we understand.  I think you will get the same response.\n\nTalk with the Temp Agency before you do anything, it is the responsibility of the Temp Agency to handle the company that is their client.  You should never have to talk with them.
793454
i'm sure you've already thought of this, but since we already know the performance of a current employee, it is much more safe to retrain them than to hire a new employee.  everyone who's been involved in hiring knows that no matter how good someone looks on paper, and even in interviews, in the end hiring is a crap shoot.  \n\nin addition, giving a current employee new skillls and responsibilities shows confidence in their abilities which will motivate them to perform better and be loyal to the company.  by showing employees that good performance equals personal success they will all strive to achieve more.
247716
If you do, and don't have a union or all employees to back you up, be prepared to be fired.  You won't win any lawsuits either since it's called insubordination and non-performance of duties and a rightful reason for termination of employment.  If you don't like your job situation, the best thing would be to try to find another one you like better.  Depending on the job, there are usually a lot of people standing in line to take it if you don't want it.
295226
I don't think there is one, but if you are the employer, then you should give yourself a minimum of two weeks.  If the job is hard to fill or takes lengthy training then 30 days would be good.  If you are the employee, don't agree to signing the contract if you feel it is too long.  You can always ask them to revise the contract before you sign it.  If they are trying to get you to sign a contract, then you already have the job.  They shouldn't be too upset if you ask them to revise the contract.  You can also ask that they give you equal notice or severance pay before they lay you off.
522283
it's called at-will employment.  they're free to fire you for almost any reason, just like you're able to leave freely for any reason you wish
1154437
It really depends on your company's policy.  I asked a similar question to HR after my company was taken over.  She said the old company wouldn't do anything, but the new one might pursue.  The company might take your last paycheck to offset the dollar amount they have "lost."
900157
First how long has he been out of work and why.  If he has been laid off he is entitled to unemployment.  If he lost his job due to his job moving out of state he is entitled to training or schooling and unemployement.  If he is past that, he should have been using that time to look for work.  He can go to job services (the place that he applied for unemployment at).   They can test him for skills and give him counseling.   He can go to temporary agencies.  Yes, its a temp job but if he is good he can get hired full time.  He needs to work while he retrains himself for the sake of the kids.  If he is married his wife needs to work as well.