I have worked in a startup for the last 9 months and recently company policies are changing.
Newest changes are:
1. Notice period of all employees (existing and new) is now 2 months, changed from 1 month
2. Salary cycle has shifted from 1-30 to 20-21st of each and consecutive month.
In my offer letter, it is stated that my notice period is 1 month, but now HR is enforcing 2 month notice period. I have received a new job offer letter and am currently serving my 1 month notice. If I do not serve second month, I will be liable to pay 1 month salary, which I do not want to pay.
I have not signed any contract after my original agreement stating I agreed to work under those policies.
My employer will most likely withhold payment if I do not serve my second month. My questions are:
1. Is this change legally binding?
2. Am I liable to pay in lieu of serving the second month?
3. What action can I take to avoid serving the second month and to avoid paying?
Newest changes are:
1. Notice period of all employees (existing and new) is now 2 months, changed from 1 month
2. Salary cycle has shifted from 1-30 to 20-21st of each and consecutive month.
In my offer letter, it is stated that my notice period is 1 month, but now HR is enforcing 2 month notice period. I have received a new job offer letter and am currently serving my 1 month notice. If I do not serve second month, I will be liable to pay 1 month salary, which I do not want to pay.
I have not signed any contract after my original agreement stating I agreed to work under those policies.
My employer will most likely withhold payment if I do not serve my second month. My questions are:
1. Is this change legally binding?
2. Am I liable to pay in lieu of serving the second month?
3. What action can I take to avoid serving the second month and to avoid paying?