Navigating Notice Period and Resignation in Employment Agreements

I had resigned from my job, and the notice period is 1 month. I have attended the office for 1 week. The company has stopped assigning me any work. I want to pay compensation to the company for the balance of the notice period and leave the organization. My employment agreement states that employment can be terminated from either side by serving a 1-month notice period or payment of compensation for the same period.

The company is saying that they do not want to assign any work further but they will not release me before the end of the notice period. I believe making an employee sit idle for such a long time is harassment. Can the company legally bind me to serve the notice period and attend the office daily even if I am ready to compensate the company, and the company is not assigning any work?

Siva,

The attitude of seniors has changed a lot since my resignation. My GM has said that they don't want me to leave the organization as I was a very good worker. So, they won't relieve me, so that I lose my future options and am forced to stay back.

I actually have some offers which I may lose if I stay to serve the notice period. I would still have served the full notice period if the company needed me to complete some KT, etc. But, I cannot sit idle for so long. I would instead like to pay compensation to the company, take a break, and spend a few days with my family as I recently got married. Then I want to join another company.

Hi,

I understand your predicament, but you've got to manage getting relieved smoothly. Wait for four or five days and then approach. You may get a positive response. It is the normal practice in many companies to put pressure like this during the first week of resignation as they can't accept the reality. Once they digest the reality, they will take the right decision.

Siva

Hi Siva,

I agree with Sivakaran. Approach management after a few days; maybe by then they would be more flexible to accept your resignation.

Meanwhile, you can explain the entire situation to your prospective employer and bargain for some more time to join.

All the best.

Thanks and Regards,
Indrani Chakraborty

To be a positive-thinking friend, it means that you have to transfer your knowledge to others. Practically, the company is right because it's better if you not only sit in your area/desk, but besides that, it means that you have to transfer your abilities, previous works, and your skills. Thank you.

Hi,

In a way, you are lucky. They have agreed to relieve you. There are some companies that trouble without giving delayed relieving, etc.

It is good practice to hand over properly and leave. Even the present employer needs to test whether they can run the show without you. Be calm and relaxed. It is a bit of a unique phase. Take it positively.

Regards,
Vishwanath

Dear,

You have signed an employment contract, so you are bound by it to complete your term of notice period. It is better to part ways in a pleasant manner than to create bad vibes. After all, you have worked for them and with them. Be patient and ask to be relieved; they have been kind to you by stating that you will be released after the notice period, so stick around for a few more days - it will definitely be worthwhile. Part on a positive note; it is beneficial for both parties. :)

Regards,
RGS.