Is Serving Notice Period Essential for Full and Final Settlement in a New Job Offer?

Hi, I am a non-conformist employee in a certain MNC. Now, I have received a job offer where they require immediate joining. Could you please tell me if it is necessary to serve the notice period for the full and final settlement?

Whenever you plan to quit your job, you have to inform your company, complete all the formalities, and leave on a good note. Here's why:

1. You never know when you may need to show this company's experience.
2. You never know when any of your supervisors/HR might become your supervisor/HR again.
3. Your new company might question your adherence to policies if you don't follow your current company's policies.
4. Since you mentioned that your position is not confirmed, I assume your tenure with this company is not very long; stability could be a major issue.

I suggest serving the notice period and leaving; it's only a matter of a few days. If you cannot serve the notice period, talk to your immediate boss and try to help them understand your situation.

Hope this helps!

Not serving the notice period will make you eligible to be called an absconder and will attract negative feedback during background verification, which can potentially harm your prospects in the new company. It is essential to leave on a positive note. Ensure that the new company understands your commitment to your work and that you would not put your responsibilities at risk. They will appreciate your professionalism, and it may lead to an extension of your Date of Joining (DOJ).

Additionally, communicate with your current company. If there are no significant responsibilities assigned to you, you may be able to obtain an early relieving.

Regards,
Ashutosh Thakre

If you have firmly decided to quit your employment with immediate effect and desire to join a new company, you can submit your resignation by giving a notice period, which is a must as per the clause of your appointment order. Request the employer to relieve you at the earliest by waiving the notice period. If not, in lieu of the notice period, you can surrender your leave credits to compensate for the notice period. Without proper formalities, you should not change the company as it will adversely affect your career. Remember, for every problem, there is a solution. Please speak to your employer and make a suitable decision. Obtain a relieving order and join the next company.

All the best.

Regards,
Adoni Suguresh
Sr. Executive (Pers, Admin & Ind. Rels) Rtd
Labour Laws Consultant

According to me, as you are not a confirmed employee, it means either you are in the training period or the probation period. Generally, in both cases, notice periods are different, which is compulsory to be mentioned in the appointment letter.

Notice Period Considerations

Coming to your query, yes, it is necessary to consider the notice period in full and final settlement. In your case, put in your resignation to the current employer, and you have three options:

1. You can serve the notice period as per your appointment letter.
2. You can request your current employer to waive off your notice period or adjust your leaves against the same and join the new company immediately.
3. You can pay the notice period and join the new company immediately with the consent of the current employer.

By doing this, you'll obtain an Experience Certificate, Relieving letter, and other support in good faith, which will help you in new upcoming employments.

I hope this satisfies your query.

Hi, I am a non-conforming employee in a certain MNC. Now, I have received a job offer that requires immediate joining. Could you please clarify if serving the notice period is necessary for the full and final settlement?

Clarification on MNC Policies

What do you mean by a certain MNC? In any MNC, you should have received an Appointment Letter detailing the Exit Policy. It is advisable to adhere to the guidelines mentioned in the letter for a smooth exit process, including obtaining your relieving letter and final settlement. This advice has been shared by many forum members.