My Employer Wants to Extend My Notice Period for Taking Leaves—Is This Even Legal?

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February 12, 2025 at 8:20 am

I recently put in my resignation at my company, where my contract states a fixed two-month notice period. However, my manager is now saying that if I take any leave during this period, my notice period will be extended accordingly.

I checked my employment contract, but my HR said that not all policies are mentioned in writing—some are communicated verbally in favor of the company. However, there is no official documentation stating that taking leave extends my notice period.

I even got an email from another HR representative confirming my last working day, and there was no mention of this rule. Still, my manager is being persistent, making it seem like an unwritten company practice.

At this point, I feel like they’re just trying to trap me into staying longer. I have a few questions:

1. Can they legally force me to extend my notice period if it’s not in my contract?

2. What’s the best way to push back without burning bridges?

3. Has anyone else faced a similar situation? How did you handle it?

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