Navigating Last Working Day Dilemma: Can Half-Day Leave Count as Full Day Work?

My actual last working day is falling on a Sunday, which HR refused to accept and asked me to resign a day earlier or later, i.e., Saturday or Monday. However, I am a rotational shift employee where Sunday is my working day, and all the HR personnel reside in the company township, which is adjacent to our manufacturing unit. If I leave one day early, I will miss out on a 1-day salary and will be 1 day short on the notice period as well.

Query about Last Working Day

So, my query is: on my last day of working while serving the notice period, can I work in the first half and avail of the second-half day leave (casual leave or sick leave)? Would this count as a full day working at the office? Is it considered half-day working and half-day leave or full-day leave on the last working day?

Please suggest solutions. I might sound silly, but I need to be clear on this. Thanks in advance.

Dear Jahanjeb Khan,

I recommend that you work a full day on Monday. Why do you wish to take a half-day leave? What is the rush? The goal is to smoothly transition out of the company. It's not worth facing trouble over a minor issue.

If your notice period ends on Sunday, you should be free on Saturday. If HR instructs you to work on Monday, that is incorrect. After working for six days, you are entitled to a weekly day off. Therefore, by working from Monday to Saturday, you automatically qualify for a paid day off on Sunday. However, it's not worth arguing with HR over just one day. This is not the time to engage in arguments. If HR insists that you work on Monday to complete your notice period, it reflects their lack of consideration. It's better not to engage in discussions with such individuals.

Thanks,

Dinesh Divekar

Thank you for the prompt reply, Mr. Divekar. The reason for seeking half-day duty and half-day casual or earned leave (whichever is applicable) is that I have to travel via flight at 1400 hrs on the same day, which is also the closing hours of my shift duty. The next morning, I will be joining the new organization.