Resigned Before Promotion Letter: Do I Really Owe a 60-Day Notice and Bonus Return?

I put down my papers before I received the promotion letter. However, HR is now informing me that I have been promoted to Team Leader and must serve a 60-day notice period, which was initially 30 days.

They have also provided a performance bonus, which they are now requesting to be returned.

What should I do now? I feel it's unethical. Since I haven't received the promotion letter yet, am I really liable to serve a 60-day notice period?

Hi, Please follow the separation clause as per your appointment letter or any other subsequent revised letter issued to you in writing. As they have not issued any promotion letter, a 60-day notice period will not be applicable to you. Asking for the performance bonus back is also not ethical as it was a payment released to you for past performance. You can explain this to HR and try to resolve it amicably.