Karoon Turbocharged May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 Dear MCFers Need advice on notice period... is it normal for Sg companies to cut short the notice period once you tender resignation? eg a person's notice period is 3 months. The moment he tendered, the company let him go within a month on grounds that he could be joining competitor, his heart is not in it, etc etc even though the guy is willing to go through the 3 months (during which time he will also clear outstanding leave). ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 Dear MCFers Need advice on notice period... is it normal for Sg companies to cut short the notice period once you tender resignation? eg a person's notice period is 3 months. The moment he tendered, the company let him go within a month on grounds that he could be joining competitor, his heart is not in it, etc etc even though the guy is willing to go through the 3 months (during which time he will also clear outstanding leave). not normal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 its between the two parties within the agreement terms. If the employee wants to stay back and do nothing, but the employer wants him to go, the employer has to pay him in lieu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronleech 2nd Gear May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 i believe this will be between the employee and employer agreement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 Could depends on individual company policy, and also the position the person in. Some company release the employee earlier to avoid any sabotage, esp of the notice period is more than 1 month. But some company require the person to fufill the whole period of the notice period, since he/she might needs to hand over many many things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 Dear MCFers Need advice on notice period... is it normal for Sg companies to cut short the notice period once you tender resignation? eg a person's notice period is 3 months. The moment he tendered, the company let him go within a month on grounds that he could be joining competitor, his heart is not in it, etc etc even though the guy is willing to go through the 3 months (during which time he will also clear outstanding leave). Yes, very normal. Employer will have to pay him in lieu if employer wants him to leave earlier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 Most companies have agreement of 1 month notice wef the date whilst tender resignation letter. He will the clear his leaves if he still have balance. But some private companies prefer to let them go immediately cos you won't know whether will they sarbotage ay company files whilst they are idling for 1 month... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heng51 2nd Gear May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 Yes, leave and take 3 months salary in lieu. This is technically the best scenario; can start earlier in new co... and maybe take the salary in lieu for a short break.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 For most in Sales, most will be asked to go immediately, salary in lieu. For those at the top management, depends. For most opic workers slogging long hours, may have to work until last day 6pm while still trying to hand over tasks for newbies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoon Turbocharged May 2, 2012 Author Share May 2, 2012 tx. great inputs guys. contemplating last day. have seen too many cases where colleagues supposed to serve 3 months gone within 1 month. But they din get the 3 months pay... or mebbe they don't tell :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 Most companies have agreement of 1 month notice wef the date whilst tender resignation letter. He will the clear his leaves if he still have balance. But some private companies prefer to let them go immediately cos you won't know whether will they sarbotage ay company files whilst they are idling for 1 month... I still find many companies require the employee to serve the full 1 month notice. And many also doesnt allow the employee to use his balance leave to off-set the notice period. If the employee wants to leave earlier, he/she has to pay back to the company. I find this type practise, it will result of losing many job opportunity for the employee. As for some case, some of them might found a job opportunity, but due to serving full 1 month notice, the new employer might hesitant to employ that person. Unless either the company dont mind paying for the person or the person portfolio very good, as the new employer dont mind waiting 1 month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Turbocharged May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 Dear MCFers Need advice on notice period... is it normal for Sg companies to cut short the notice period once you tender resignation? eg a person's notice period is 3 months. The moment he tendered, the company let him go within a month on grounds that he could be joining competitor, his heart is not in it, etc etc even though the guy is willing to go through the 3 months (during which time he will also clear outstanding leave). I don't think it's normal. Many companies by default hold you back for the entire notice period, e.g. 3 months, as this will deter other companies from easily recruiting. Example, you go for interview, everything goes well, but sometimes the only sticking point is that they want you to start immediately, but you got this 3-month notice period that you must serve, or pay compensation. Sometimes if the new employer really wants you over, they might pay the compensation amount for you, but again, that is rare. Usually only very large organisations, public service or civil service or other GLCs are willing to tolerate the long 3-month notice period, as they also practise it. But private companies and SMEs may not be able to, as they want new hires to start immediately if possible. But all is not lost even if you have a 3-month notice period obligation. Other than paying back compensation, sometimes you can appeal directly to HR to be released early. Sometimes it works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 tx. great inputs guys. contemplating last day. have seen too many cases where colleagues supposed to serve 3 months gone within 1 month. But they din get the 3 months pay... or mebbe they don't tell :) If you are a PMET, you will need to engage legal help at your own cost in a civil proceeding against the company if the company decides to chao kuan not follow the terms of your employment, such as in this case say cutting short the notice period from 3 months to a month without paying the employee 2 months in lieu of notice. So if your ex-colleagues were PMETs & left without a fight, they probably deemed it a hassle to go through the negotiation or even the legal route. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 I don't think it's normal. Many companies by default hold you back for the entire notice period, e.g. 3 months, as this will deter other companies from easily recruiting. Example, you go for interview, everything goes well, but sometimes the only sticking point is that they want you to start immediately, but you got this 3-month notice period that you must serve, or pay compensation. Sometimes if the new employer really wants you over, they might pay the compensation amount for you, but again, that is rare. Usually only very large organisations, public service or civil service or other GLCs are willing to tolerate the long 3-month notice period, as they also practise it. But private companies and SMEs may not be able to, as they want new hires to start immediately if possible. But all is not lost even if you have a 3-month notice period obligation. Other than paying back compensation, sometimes you can appeal directly to HR to be released early. Sometimes it works. what i though, if the offer from other company is really better, i will just pay off the balance. no point holding back a better offer because of 3 month salary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 Dear MCFers Need advice on notice period... is it normal for Sg companies to cut short the notice period once you tender resignation? eg a person's notice period is 3 months. The moment he tendered, the company let him go within a month on grounds that he could be joining competitor, his heart is not in it, etc etc even though the guy is willing to go through the 3 months (during which time he will also clear outstanding leave). contract terms are all there. not all employers will just follow the norm if it is counter to contractual terms. end of day also depends how nice is your boss that is resigning. i have met boss that jsut want to follow rules no matter how good your reasons for leaving early is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 yes..........normal..............as long they pay you the full 3 months pay..........they can ask you to stop coming tomorrow................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 (edited) Example, you go for interview, everything goes well, but sometimes the only sticking point is that they want you to start immediately, but you got this 3-month notice period that you must serve, or pay compensation. Sometimes if the new employer really wants you over, they might pay the compensation amount for you, but again, that is rare. Agreed, esp if you found a job which the new company require the selected person to start immediately or in short period. I think the new employer might consider paying the compensation amount if the amount is not very high. Or like i said before, unless u are really very very good and suitable for the position, so they dont mind paying the compensation regardless how much the amount is. Edited May 2, 2012 by 13177 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyt 4th Gear May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 its either u serve notice period or they pay u in advance and u leave early. i prefer the latter. depend on job nature, its useless to ask the person to serve 3 mths notice when his heart is not there anymore. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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