Leaving a BPO Job Due to Medical Reasons: Do I Need to Buy Out My Notice Period?

I'm working for a BPO for the past 7 months. I'm quitting the job due to medical reasons as I'm a diabetic patient. I don't want to serve notice, and I'm wondering if it is mandatory for me to buy out the notice period.

Diseases like diabetes, asthma, etc., are very common nowadays. As Nathrao mentioned, these conditions do not qualify for avoiding the notice period. Even if hospitalization is required at times, the company will only extend the notice period by that duration.

It seems you may have other reasons to avoid the notice period but are searching for something that the company would accept.

Regarding Your Question

"Is it mandatory that I have to buy the notice period?" Please note that you cannot take this for granted. Even if this option is included in the rule book, the company, usually the reporting manager, will have the final discretion.

When you start a job, it is not your prerogative to think or say, "I don't want to serve notice." You must either accept the full deal or let go of the full deal. If you seek changes in the terms, they need to be discussed.

What if the company were to say, "We promised you X salary but now want to offer you X-Y salary." Would that be acceptable to you? Would you not refer to the rules at that point?

Regards,
TS

What does the offer letter say about notice? You have to serve it if it mentions a notice period; otherwise, not. Medical reasons will not have any bearing on it. That's how it would work technically.

Of course, you may try asking your HR to waive it off, and depending on many factors, he/she may decide to do so.

Hello,

It all depends on the decision of your higher-ups to whom you are reporting, or management's decision. If it is a genuine case, most companies will forgive, but if it is for something else, they may ask you to either work or claim the notice period salary.