Feeling Trapped by My Job: How Can I Legally Handle My Manager's Delays on My Resignation?

I have some personal issues in my hometown and need to support my parents. So, I have finally decided to resign from my job to avoid burdening the office. However, my manager is not allowing me an early release, stating that I have dependencies. I have been working for three years, and during that time, he never mentioned my dependencies. Now, when I need to attend to my personal issues, he is holding me back and indirectly suggesting that I abscond. Is this how a company takes care of its employees? I have worked in the organization truthfully, and I won't let it go. Please suggest a legal way I can tackle this issue. It has been 20 days since I have been on notice, and every day he is giving excuses and pushing the deadline further.

Hi Sanjeev,

What is the notice period mentioned in your employee agreement? Please notify the HR department of your company as legally they cannot make you work more than the notice period.

Regards,
Sairam Bandi
email: sai@kredily.com

Official notice period is 60 days. I have completed 22 days. I am ready for a buyout, but the manager is insisting to stay for 20 more days. He is not considering my request at all.

Dear Colleague,

If you want to quit for personal reasons and have duly complied with a notice period of 60 days, nobody can compel you to stay in the job. You don't need to worry about buying out the remaining notice period; you can leave the organization upon the completion of the notice period, which will be perfectly legal.

Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR Consultant

Thank you for the feedback, but my notice is still pending completion, and I am seeking immediate release. Therefore, I am considering a buyout. Is there any possibility of proceeding in this manner?

Dear Colleague,

If your appointment letter provides for a notice period or salary in lieu of it on both sides, then only you can opt for a buyout; otherwise, not.

Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR Consultant