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I'm really confused with your use of the term "fired." If you gave them notice of your intention to leave in two weeks and they, in turn, told you that your services were no longer needed as of the end of the present day... you were not fired. The company exercised its right to accept your resignation. The time frame you offered was declined. Although common, a two-week notice is not required, it is a courtesy.
I've always given at least two-weeks' notice when I've changed jobs, buts it has been more on the hope of not "burning bridges" with my former employer than anything else. I wanted things to end amicably just in case I needed letters of recommedation in the future.
If you were to take this case to the labor board or tried to collect unemployment claiming that you were fired, you would lose. You initiated the change in jobs, not them.
It sounds to me that the two owners got together and talked about your final paycheck and a compromise was worked out between the two of them. If one liked you and the other didn't, that scenario makes sense. Remember - these two have to continue to work together after you're gone.
As for whether or not you're entitled to more $$ that was promised verbally... I agree with most of the above posters... tread softly with the owner who made the offer. Whatever the result, you've got to know now that changing jobs does not come without a price... literally and figuratively.
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