That’s awesome! 🙂 I’d say you should hand it in at the end of the day, otherwise she’ll make you miserable or boot you out the door as soon as you hand it to her.

Tina! My coworker got her full deposit back thanks to the knowledge I gathered from your blog! Super happy!
Me on the other hand, am getting ready to hand in my letter of resignation on Tuesday. I’m wondering if you have any other suggestions. I won’t be giving a two weeks due to the owners lack of professionalism. Should I had it in at the beginning of the day? At the end? This is all new to me.

I’m glad I could help! Tell your coworker that if nothing in the lease stated that a portion of the deposit would be withheld, she legally CANNOT do it. Ugh, these people drive me insane.

Thank you for replying! Your words have given me so much more confidence in myself. I am more confident standing up for myself with the help of your other articles.

My boss is now trying to withhold half of my coworkers deposit. The owner says because it costs money to build another station for her business. I know it’s complete BS. Nothing was stated in the rental agreement about rent deposit going towards a her station.
These owners!!!!

Yeah, she can’t do that to you if you’re on a lease. Your lease ends in accordance with the terms outlined in the agreement. You’re month-to-month now, which means if you give her notice in the middle of the month, she can’t tell you to leave right then and keep the money. Either she refunds your rent for the final two weeks, or the lease stands until the end of the month. I’d recommend writing up a notice that outlines your exit. “Blah blah, per the terms of our lease, I’m providing adequate notice and will be fully vacated no sooner or later than [DATE].” Should she try and evict you beforehand, remind her that she is not your boss, she doesn’t have the right to fire you, you’re on a month-to-month lease, you’re paid up for the month, and if she wants you out now, you expect to have the remainder of your rent refunded.

It’s all of those reasons and more, lol.

This industry can be incredibly difficult to work in, but there are a ton of options available that may be preferable to leaving completely. Each, of course, has their pros and cons, but it really sucks to see people leave a career doing something they love just because they’ve been victimized by one (or more) incompetent salon owners. I’m really hoping things will get better eventually, but it’s going to require everyone involved to be a lot more honest with each other. So, if you do quit, make sure you let her know exactly how she failed you and how she’s failing her business. If nobody shames this behavior and the people who do it, it’ll never stop.

You’re not required to remain in a hostile work environment. The two-week notice is a courtesy you can extend, but if she uses that courtesy to make you miserable, feel free to walk (I certainly would). Employers who try to force out departing employees by being rude and hostile don’t deserve your presence. Revoke it at will.