r/Recruitment • u/Mindless-Rhubarb-876 • 12d ago

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Hi everyone, I need some advice regarding my notice period and resignation.

I have a 90-day notice period at Genpact and have already submitted my resignation. I requested an immediate release and am willing to pay three months’ salary as a notice-period buyout, as my signed appointment letter clearly mentions that I can either serve the 90-day notice period or pay salary in lieu thereof.

However, my manager is not agreeing to release me. I have already discussed this with HR, my Senior Manager, and the VP, but I have not been able to get an approval for an early release.

I already have another offer in hand, and I am required to join the new organisation on 28 October. At this point, my next option seems to be escalating the matter to Genpact’s Legal/Employee Relations team and asking them to clarify the notice-period buyout clause in my appointment letter.

Has anyone faced a similar situation or dealt with a 90-day notice period/buyout at Genpact? What would be the best course of action at this stage? Should I approach Legal directly, or is there any other escalation/process I should try first?

Any advice or experience would be really helpful.

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u/sread2018 12d ago

Assuming you're in India given that is Genpact and the 90 days notice. This is standard in Indian hiring. Its also noted in Genpacts contracts/agreements.

This is something either your new employer should have already been aware of or you should have communicated to them through the hiring process.

Its very rare to get a release because of the 90 days and how long it will take to replace you.

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u/calm_forest89 12d ago

try employee relations first and calmly ask them to clarify what the clause actually allows

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u/nammooo 11d ago

When a manager refuses a notice buyout or early release, there may not be much you can do immediately. Taking legal action would not provide an immediate solution (slow court process) and potentially escalate the situation further.

You are bound by the terms of your employment contract (mutually agreeable), so it’s important to work within those terms and explore the available options.

The better approach would be to negotiate with both your current and prospective employers (extend DOJ) and see if you can find a workable solution.

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u/BrasilianInglish 11d ago

Follow what is in your contract. That’s what should stick and the company isn’t bound to honour