So he wants to do the right thing, but doesn't trust the company to do the right thing. I think there's your answer.
Where does this 2 week notice thing come from? I know it's customary, but why? Must be a thing of the far past, as no job I've ever had since the 80s requires me to give one.
I owe work a true days labor. They owe me a true days pay for that labor. Anything else isn't owed.
