Forced Resignation: What Does Ex-Gratia Payment Really Mean in My Situation?

My HR manager took my resignation forcefully by threatening me with being a non-performer, which is baseless. So, I chose to resign instead of facing termination. My HR manager provided me with a letter and one month's salary in lieu as ex-gratia. What does this mean? Is there a term that allows them not to give me any amount?

Understanding Ex Gratia Payments

Ex gratia is a Latin term that means "by favor," and it is most often used in a legal context. When something is done ex gratia, it is done voluntarily, out of kindness or grace. In law, an ex gratia payment is a payment made without the giver recognizing any liability or legal obligation.

Regards

As per my understanding, the term "ex gratia" is mostly used in bonus payments. If the company wants to pay out a bonus for a person who is outside the bonus limit (meaning not compliant with statutory regulations), it will be given in the form of "ex gratia."

Regards,
Haris
Human Resources