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Termination for performance without any notice

I was worked for a Chennai based IT company, for more than a year, (having 7+ years of experience in total) In this covid-19 lockdown, my manager and HR manager called (forced) me to submit my resignation else they said they will terminate me in performance clause. As i haven't received any notice for my performance earlier and do got but yearly hike(two months back) so I have asked for improvement plan or reassessment, but they denied both, Now they are not paying the variable pay amount which is mentioned in my offer letter, they said the parameters are not met. But there is no such parameters shared. Kindly guide me on this

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An employee in Chennai was pressured to resign or face termination for performance, despite no prior warnings and a recent pay rise. Their employer denied requests for an improvement plan and is withholding variable pay without clear justification. The advice given is to carefully review the employment contract and its terms and conditions, as employers generally have the right to terminate based on contract clauses. It's recommended to attempt an amicable discussion with the employer, approaching the situation calmly and realistically, as it is ultimately a business contract.

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Sanjay Shah (Service) 29 June 2020

Employees are governed by their employment contracts which should be valid legal terms and conditions. Once any employee sign up employment contract it means he has read and understood. So check your employment letter and it's T&C. If any action is taken by them as per contract then employer has a right to terminate any employee as per the letter. Suggest its always wise to discuss amicably and find ways forward. IF your performance was good / excellent then why they will remove you. Discuss with them in a calm and prudently in realistic manner WITHOUT BEING emotional. It's a biz Contract after all. All the very best