Is It Legal to Withhold Appraisal or Ex-Gratia from an Employee Who Resigned?

I would like to know from all the HR experts if it is compulsory to give a performance appraisal/ex-gratia to an employee who resigns from the job. The process had been delayed; the appraisals were due in June but were completed in August. The arrears have been paid to all the other employees, but one employee resigned in August, and we decided not to give her any increment or ex-gratia.

I would like to know if there are any legal implications if we don't pay.

Regards,
Mousmi

There are no legal implications for performance pay. If he/she is eligible according to the policy, then you must pay. For the sake of separation, don't stop the pay.

Thank you.

Performance appraisal is an internal activity of any organization to review employees' performance levels, competencies, and related activities. There are no legal limitations from government departments at all, so do not worry anymore.

Regards,
Manish Srivastava
HR ISO Consultant (QMS, EMS & FSMS)
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