It does not appear that the employer is required to pay you for the 2 week notice period that you did not work. It's pretty standard to give your employer at least two weeks notice when you quit.There are no federal or state laws that require an employee to provide two weeks' notice to his or her employer before quitting. The full process requires us to send you a physical letter in the mail and may require 35 business days to complete. When To Provide a Resignation Letter. The recommended timeline for providing a resignation letter is at least two weeks prior to your planned last day. Monthly paid staff should provide at least four weeks advance notice, and weekly paid staff should give at least two weeks advance notice. The recommended timeline for providing a resignation letter is at least two weeks prior to your planned last day. Do not turn in your notice before you have an offer letter. Plant Closing: An employer must give notice if shutting down an employment site will cause 50 or more employees to lose their jobs in 30 days.