what does in lieu of notice mean
It is considered responsible for an employee to give two weeks notice when quitting, but it is very uncommon for employers to give two weeks notice when firing an employee. Occasionally today when an employee gives two weeks notice, the employer will offer payment in lieu of notice.This means that the employee is not required to work the final two weeks, but is paid for them. This is very common when the employee is a salesperson.t usually applies when an employee is being terminated (or fired), not when the employee quits. âIn lieu ofâ simply means instead of. Traditionally, in the past, employers gave workers two weeks notice when they were being laid off or fired.