Strictly speaking it's legal. In the UK there are minimum notice periods set in employment law but enhanced terms can be added in your contract.In New York, employers are generally required to pay out an employee's unused vacation time, unless the company has a formal, written policy. The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) took effect on April 9, 2011. The law requires employers to give written notice of wage rates to each new hire. In general, if you have worked more than 40 hours in a pay week, and are not "exempt", you must be paid an overtime rate for all hours over 40. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) created this overview of important City, State, and federal laws so you know your rights at work. No state or federal law requires you to notify your boss two weeks before leaving your job. If you're an at-will employee, you can leave at any time. There's no requirement then, legally, that an employer actually keep you on the full amount of your two week notice.