Stuck in Limbo: How to Handle a Company Delaying Your Resignation and Last Working Day

I posted here a few weeks ago about the company asking to extend the notice period. After discussing with everyone, I wrote back to management that I cannot extend and don't have the room to negotiate with the next employer, which is the truth. The company thinks I am not cooperative. The company hasn't accepted my resignation nor confirmed the last day of working. My last working day per notice period is next week mid. Late in the evening, today the company has asked to provide more documentation. The problem is more documentation for multiple projects in five days, including weekends, is not possible to complete.

To be clear, the contents requested in the new list of documentation are covered in other documentation, so it's not like I haven't provided any information. It seems to be a deliberate attempt to hinder my opportunity. At this point, they're holding me hostage, knowing I prefer a clean exit. I know I can stop working on the last working day but just don't want to do that.

TLDR: The company is requesting additional documentation, which is covered in other documentation, with only three days to exit the company.

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It seems like you are facing a challenging situation with your employer regarding your resignation and the requested documentation. Here are practical steps you can take to address this issue:

1. Review the Company Policy: Check your employment contract, HR policies, and relevant labor laws to understand your rights and obligations regarding resignation, notice period, and documentation requirements.

2. Communicate Clearly: Clearly communicate to the management that the requested documentation overlaps with what you have already provided. Express your willingness to cooperate but explain the constraints you are facing in completing additional documentation within the given timeframe.

3. Seek Clarification: Request a meeting with HR or the relevant authority to seek clarification on why the additional documentation is needed and how it differs from what you have already submitted.

4. Document Everything: Keep a record of all communication, including emails, messages, and any other correspondence related to the resignation process and documentation requests.

5. Consult Legal Support: If the company continues to withhold acceptance of your resignation or creates obstacles to your exit, consider seeking legal advice to understand your options and rights under the law.

6. Prepare for the Last Day: While you prefer a clean exit, if the situation does not improve, mentally prepare yourself to stop working on your last working day as per the notice period.

Remember, it's essential to handle this situation professionally and ethically while protecting your own interests and rights.