OK New question about pending EAD

[canuck_in_va]

I know if you don't have the EAD you can't work....but my REAL question is:
Suppose my TN expires and my EAD hasn't arrived. Does this mean I just can't come to work or get paid, or does this mean the company has to fire me and re-hire me when I get the EAD?

I hope this is clear: what I mean is, if there is a 1-2 week lapse in my employment authorization, can I just take it as vacation (which I do have) or unpaid leave, or do they have to can me and re-start me as a new employee?

 

[curiousGeorge]

You would need to take unpaid leave (ie not come to work, and not get paid, no vacation pay)

 

[imhopeful]

Unpaid leave...

You can take a Leave of Absence/Furlough.

I explored this option since my authorization was also expiring with no sign of my EAD.

I suggest having a conversation with your employer about your options...