GENERAL15 Sept 2026
Employer refuses early release request, delays F&F settlement? Know salary rules under new labour codes
Some employers are refusing notice period buy-out requests and delaying full and final (F&F) settlement after resignation. The new labour codes cover this and set rules on final salary, F&F settlement, gratuity and leave encashment. If this happens to you, keep your resignation and all talks in writing, and ask your employer's human resources team for a clear settlement timeline.
Key Statutory Highlights
- An employer can reject a notice period buy-out request, and reports say some are also delaying full and final settlement after resignation.
- The new labour codes set out what employees can do about final salary, F&F settlement, gratuity and leave encashment after they resign.
- The rules cover four areas: final salary, F&F settlement, gratuity and leave encashment.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Keep copies of your resignation email, notice period request and every reply. If your F&F settlement is delayed, ask your employer's human resources team in writing for the timeline, and consider a professional consultation before taking the matter further.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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