My employment contract states a 60-day notice period for termination, or salary payment for any unserved days. I resigned and gave 30 days’ notice, offering to pay for the remaining time. However, my employer refuses to release me, claiming I haven’t completed handover despite already having done so. What legal options do I have?

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Apni Law Staff asked 5 months ago

My employment contract states a 60-day notice period for termination, or salary payment for any unserved days. I resigned and gave 30 days’ notice, offering to pay for the remaining time. However, my employer refuses to release me, claiming I haven’t completed handover despite already having done so. What legal options do I have?

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Apni Law Staff answered 5 months ago

Indian law allows you to terminate your contract with 60 days’ notice, or by paying salary for unserved days. Since you offered to pay for the remaining time, your employer’s refusal to release you, even after handover, is unjustified. You can consider legal options like filing a case for wrongful termination and seeking immediate release.

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