Employee gets terminated after giving a two-week notice — now faces questions about the firing, advice pours in

Nearly 20% of employers now end employment immediately after a worker resigns to protect digital data. This is not a "firing." It is a security protocol. Tell recruiters you resigned voluntarily. Explain the company accelerated your departure date. This is common in government and tech roles. Use your resignation letter as proof. It shows professional intent. Your record remains clean.