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10 months ago

So my question is, In my offer letter I have a contract of 1 year, but before that my manager decided to fire me from company, the offer letter says I will get notice period or payment lieu thereof.

Anik

Responded 10 months ago

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A.Dear client,
if notice period hasn't been served, the termination is illegal. The consequences of illegal termination of employment can include financial penalties and criminal prosecution. You file a civil suit for damages against the employer for wrongful dismissal.
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A.Dear Client,
In an offer letter for contractual employment for a fixed time, if a condition of termination is stipulated for service of advance notice or payment in lieu of notice, on service of such a notice and subsequent payment for service of the notice period, the employer can terminate your service even before the expiry of the contractual period of service,
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