Recently I gave a week notice of my intention to resign to my manager. My manager called me in his office at the end of the day after I handed him my resignation letter. He told me that he decided that they ( Company ) does not need me anymore and today will be my last day. So, did he fire me or did I resign?

Does it matter? What's the problem?

You resigned and your resignation was accepted immediately. You may be able to file for unemployment benefits, however, during you notice period which was not accepted. It will all depend on state law whether you will be granted such benefits or not.

Thank you for the replies. My situation is a little more complex than knowing if I was fired or if I resigned. I went through a headhunter to find this job and the job turned out to be a nightmare. I signed a contract with the headhunter stating that i must stay at least 90 days or i would have to pay a percentage of the fee. So, when i gave my week notice that put me past the 90 day mark, but, my boss is trying to get out of paying the placement fee. So, he pulled me into his office and told me that they don't need me anymore.

And that is perfectly legal, unfortunately. Lesson learned. Next time, put in the required time and THEN give your notice.

You were absolutely fired. You hadn't yet resigned, you were going to resign, effective "x" date. You said I'm working today, and I'm working for 5 or 7 days hereafter, then I'm not working. The boss said, no, you're not working anything past today, not 1 day hereafter, not 2 days hereafter, not 3. The boss prevented you from working despite you being qualified and offering your labor. Therefore you were fired.

As far as unemployment goes, you'd only be able to claim one week's pay. but you could. as far as your contract goes, challenge it if they want you to pay the headhunter. there is law out there about what qualifies as a resignation vs. a termination. you were terminated.

curt j.

I disagree. The poster says clearly that they had handed in a resignation letter. If the employer chooses to accept that resignation effective immediately, that does not make it a firing - the employee is still the one who took the initial action. If not for the resignation letter, the employee would still be working.