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Can HR deduct salary for notice period shortfall?

HR deducting salary for unserved notice days? Understand what your contract allows, how deductions are calculated and a clause that limits it to basic pay.

The risky clause

The Company may recover from the Employee's final settlement any amount for unserved notice, calculated on gross monthly salary, and any other dues.

Why it is dangerous

Deductions should follow your contract and applicable wage rules. Using gross salary, or adding other penalties, can inflate the number. Ask how the figure is calculated and whether leave balance can be used to cover the shortfall. This is general information, not legal advice.

Safer clause to propose

Notice shortfall shall be calculated on basic pay for unserved days only and may be offset against the Employee's unused leave balance before any deduction.

Message to send

Hi [HR Name],

Could you share the calculation for the notice shortfall deduction? I would like it based on basic pay and adjusted against my leave balance first. Thank you, [Your Name]

Frequently asked questions

Can a company deduct notice pay from my final settlement?

If the contract allows it, a deduction for unserved notice may be made, but it should be calculated as written.

Can I use leave to cover notice days?

Many companies allow adjusting leave balance. Ask HR in writing.

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