Hi folks, I have been working in a software MNC for over 3 years. The company enforces a 3-month non-negotiable notice period.
For the past 3 months, I have not been assigned to any project. Due to some unavoidable personal reasons, I have tendered my resignation and intend to leave the job in 2 weeks, but they are unwilling to accept it. I have informed HR via email that I have no pending handovers and I am willing to buy out the remaining notice period, but I have not received a response. Despite mentioning the mental harassment I am facing due to this situation, they insist on the full 90-day notice period.
After 2 weeks, I returned all company property and notified HR via email that I would not be working from the next day. Subsequently, I received a first show cause notice after 2 weeks, to which I responded via email. Then, after 1 week, I received a second show cause notice to which I replied both via email and speed post. In the speed post, I included a cheque for the notice pay amount, requesting my release. However, there was no response.
Six days later, I received a Termination letter citing non-response to the show cause notice and absconding without notice. Interestingly, the same day, the HR department received the speed post containing the cheque. Throughout this period, I have been consistently responding to all their communications, yet they refuse to acknowledge the notice pay.
This situation appears to be a case of wrongful termination. Now, they are demanding full and final settlement by paying the notice pay amount but they are unwilling to provide me with a relieving letter.
What options do I have? It seems they are attempting to damage my career despite accepting my resignation. Please assist.
For the past 3 months, I have not been assigned to any project. Due to some unavoidable personal reasons, I have tendered my resignation and intend to leave the job in 2 weeks, but they are unwilling to accept it. I have informed HR via email that I have no pending handovers and I am willing to buy out the remaining notice period, but I have not received a response. Despite mentioning the mental harassment I am facing due to this situation, they insist on the full 90-day notice period.
After 2 weeks, I returned all company property and notified HR via email that I would not be working from the next day. Subsequently, I received a first show cause notice after 2 weeks, to which I responded via email. Then, after 1 week, I received a second show cause notice to which I replied both via email and speed post. In the speed post, I included a cheque for the notice pay amount, requesting my release. However, there was no response.
Six days later, I received a Termination letter citing non-response to the show cause notice and absconding without notice. Interestingly, the same day, the HR department received the speed post containing the cheque. Throughout this period, I have been consistently responding to all their communications, yet they refuse to acknowledge the notice pay.
This situation appears to be a case of wrongful termination. Now, they are demanding full and final settlement by paying the notice pay amount but they are unwilling to provide me with a relieving letter.
What options do I have? It seems they are attempting to damage my career despite accepting my resignation. Please assist.