Company not allowing for early release during notice period – what are my options?

[Luckyajay2078]

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Luckyajay2078
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March 14, 2025 at 9:19 am

Last month, I eceived an offer from a company with a joining date of 24th March 2025. As such, I put in my notice on the company immediately and requested my manager and HR for an early release to be able to.join in time (official notice period is 3 months). They’ve essentially come out and said that early release is not something they entertain for employees on active projects. Even after repeated requests they are not willing to entertain the idea. I’ve even agreed to a notice period buyout but they haven’t agreed to that either. What are my options? I can request my joining be delayed by a week, but not more.

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[Niharikarider869]

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Niharikarider869
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March 14, 2025 at 9:30 am

It is your mistake that you did not tell your new employer about correct notice period before getting the offer. 

Now you have no options other than negotiating with your current and new employer to agree on a reasonable date. 

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[Luckyajay2078]

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Luckyajay2078
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March 14, 2025 at 9:43 am

You are correct, it is my fault that I did not provide the proper notice period while getting the new offer. But, I am already willing to serve 1 month of the notice period and buyout the rest. The company has not agreed to it.

As for my options, I too would prefer an amicable solution where all 3 parties come to the same conclusion. But I am trying to weigh my other options as well (legal or otherwise) in case my current company remains adamant about not honoring my request. Thanks for your tip!

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[Niharikarider869]

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Niharikarider869
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March 14, 2025 at 12:04 pm

Legally you cannot do anything. There is nothing illegal about a company asking you to serve the full notice period. Only option is to negotiate and agree on a compromise.

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