Can I Leave with a 30-Day Notice and Still Get My Relieving Letter? Seeking Advice on Notice Period Negotiation

I have a question regarding the notice period. As per my offer letter, it's stated that upon completion of the probation period, I must provide a notice period of 90 days in writing. The company can terminate this contract by giving a 90-day notice period or in lieu of salary.

Notice Period Clarification

So, my question is, I am in a position where I can serve a notice period of 30 days and buy out the rest of the notice period. Can I leave even if they do not agree to the 30-day notice period? Will I still receive the relieving letter? Please help.

Regards.

Nothing sure can be said; it depends upon the discretion of your employer. The purpose of the notice period is to avoid the likely practical inconvenience caused to both the employer and the employee in the event of unilateral separation. So, the question of buy-out has to be answered from the management's perspective for the simple reason that the cost of recruitment and training of a suitable substitute is always more than 2 or 3 months' notice salary.

Thanks for your help. But if the company is already planning to shift two people from my team to another one and there is no activity that is solely dependent on me, and the training plan for the other folks in my team is not more than 15 days, is it possible to buy out based on the above conditions? Please advise.

As you mentioned, a 90-day notice period or salary in lieu thereof on separation is common. Most separation cases are handled accordingly.

Reasons for Differences in Notice Period Cases

It is true that differences can be seen in cases due to various reasons, some of which are mentioned below:

- Any mutual contract (written or verbal) at the time of recruitment.
- Critical positions (shortage of suitable replacements).
- Shifting to a competitor's company.

In all situations, I believe it is essential to communicate with your employer, explain your circumstances, and try to persuade them. I think this is the appropriate approach.

Best of luck!

Regards,
Afsar