It does not appear that the employer is required to pay you for the 2 week notice period that you did not work. Give notice immediately and give them 3 weeks.If they want to ef around with your vacation, you can say that it's take it or leave it for you. Can you use vacation time for 2 weeks' notice? Managers may be able to deny PTO requests from employees who resign with a 2-week notice letter. There's also the option to turn your "2 weeks notice" into a "3 weeks notice": state your intention to leave 2 weeks before your PTO starts. It's pretty standard to give your employer at least two weeks notice when you quit. That way there is no doubt about either the day you gave notice and when you told them your last day would be. Typically, professional norms suggest providing a two-week notice period, so resigning more promptly can disrupt operations and cause logistical difficulties. You are not legally required to provide any notice.