Struggling with Notice Period: How Can I Convince HR to Accept a Buyout?

Dear sir,

If I resigned from the organization and can't serve the notice period, then what should I do? My notice period is 30 days as per the appointment letter before confirmation, but HR says your notice period is 90 days.

Please suggest - I don't want to serve the notice period; I want to pay against the notice period.

First of all, you need to be sure whether your notice period is one month or three months. If your appointment letter states the notice period is one month, it should be considered valid. However, if your HR department claims it is three months, you can request to see the document or company policy where this is specified. Once you have confirmed the exact duration of your notice period, you can act accordingly. If you do not wish to complete the notice period after resignation and leave early, you will be required to pay for the notice period.

Regards, BS Kalsi

Understanding Payment in Lieu of Notice Period

Payment in lieu of notice period is not a right of the employee unless specifically provided for in the standing orders or appointment letter. If it is not stated in your appointment letter, then you need to sit with HR and your reporting manager to get approval for a shorter notice period. They need to approve; it is not an automatic right given to you.

Incidentally, if your appointment letter states the notice period was one month, then that applies unless there was a change that was notified to you and that you have accepted, either explicitly or by not responding, stating that you do not accept the revised terms of employment.