what should be the correct Notice period what should be the correct Notice period

2 weeks ago

Hi, I joined a software company on January 17, 2022 and appointment letter that I signed has notice period 90 days. But after that on on Aug-2023 Company circulated their handbook and asked to signed it., here the Notice period is 15 days. I signed this handbook on 28-Aug-2023 . So would like to know what should be the legal and correct Notice period Now ? If I need to resign now can Company force me to serve notice period more than 15 days, i.e. 60 days ?

Anik

Responded 1 week ago

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A.Dear Client,

The notice period for resigning from employment typically ranges from 15 to 90 days and varies among different organizations. If the company issues a handbook announcing a change in the notice period from 90 to 15 days, this change applies uniformly to all employees, including yourself. The company cannot compel an employee who has resigned to serve beyond the newly specified 15-day notice period, as doing so would violate its own regulations.
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Responded 2 weeks ago

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A.Dear Client,
The Notice period for quitting service/employment varies from establishment to establishment and usually runs between 15 to 90 days. Upon circulation of the handbook by the company changing the notice period from 90 to 15 days it is equally and uniformly applicable to all the employees including you. A company cannot force an employee who tender his resignation to serve beyond the notice period of 15 days in violation of its own rules.
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