Forced to Resign Without Warning: Do I Still Owe My Notice Period?

Gentlemen,

I had been working for a Services company in a Technical Position, where we served offshore clients. On one occasion, I was asked to quit since the client did not like my work methods. I was not shown my performance charts, the client's desires, or even given any Performance Improvement Plan. However, I was given a certain period to find another opportunity. Coping with the situation, I found myself a better opportunity, and the next organization asked me to join within a very short notice. Am I ideally liable to pay my notice period (2 months) which the company normally advises its employees to do?

Please advise.

Speak to your employer. Ideally, there are frameworks/guidelines that our contracts possess and are used literally only in the event of either party breaking the spirit of the contract. From what you say, you don't seem to be breaking the spirit of the agreement and, in fact, comply quickly with a need of the present organization. Speak to them... I don't think they will enforce the notice period payment in lieu. Regards, Joseph.

Asking for resignation is termed as termination in a sophisticated manner, and hence it is not considered as willful resignation. Therefore, there is no question of notice period in this case. You can ask for immediate relieving. If the company does not relieve you, submit a self-relieving letter and join the other company. Don't abscond; that will be unlawful. Just submit a self-relieving letter whereby mention that you were asked to discontinue, and hence you are leaving. GOOD LUCK

Folks,

Thank you for your kind and aiding advice. As a result, I was very much prepared to put forth my point and finally, I was relieved smoothly.

Thanks very much