Notice Period Extended Without Consent: How Can I Leave in 2 Months?

Hi,

As per my appointment letter, the notice period is 2 months. Management has changed the notice period to 3 months without consulting us, and an email communication has been sent stating that revised policies have been updated in the HR portal. Now, they say that the buyout option is also not available. I have to move out within 2 months on a positive note.

Please advise.

You may write a letter of resignation to the employer giving reference to the earlier terms and conditions of a 2-month notice period. Since at the time of joining, the notice period was two months, the same will be applicable in your case.

I have requested them for relieving within 2 months as per my appointment letter. They are not agreeing and asking me to serve for 3 months. As I have already communicated to the company which I shall be joining that I will be joining within 2 months, now please advise how to deal with this.

Change in any clause of the appointment letter is not valid until both parties agree to it. Since they have not obtained your consent to change the notice period, it is not mandatory for you to comply with the same. You can communicate the same to your company, or you may contact a labor office for further intervention if they do not agree.