Aurora,
I dont need to prove my points with argument. Let Jeff take up the case with the a labour courts an we will know.

Then take it from me. I was in that situation before.
Tell the truth. Tell your boss you want to do Z and do not mind doing A. When come year end assessment you can nego better increment.

Learning how to be confident is not the scope of this thread. There are many material available on how to build confidence. Perhaps you can tell the thread what makes you so nervous.

Since notice is only 24 hour then wait till you get paid first. Furry is right you get paid on a pro-rate basis but if you think you company would like to delay your pay for some reason then get the full month pay first then give notice. You will not be too concern when they still owe you a few days pay.

Yes. Confirmation is not automatic. You are not confirm until they give you a letter.

You are mislead in your believe. If they dont pay pro-rate they have broke the law. Unless you are paid on a daily or piece meal basis

This post has been edited by faceless: Apr 27 2011, 04:08 PM

Yes it is your money. If they dont give write them a series of letter then forget it. You can take it take it to the labour court if not it is not that long ago but be prepared to waste some time following the procedures. It does not apply if you leave without giving proper notice.

This post has been edited by faceless: Apr 27 2011, 04:34 PM

Yes, follow what is in the employment contract (24 hours in this case). That is theory. In practise it is best to give some leeway. As wage earners, it is never good to be on any employers bad books. Talk things out amicably is the best.

This post has been edited by faceless: Apr 27 2011, 04:44 PM

You still have not told the thread how long ago you leave this place. If anything more than six month the labour office my not entertain you.

Did the director know about this? You seem to be on taling term with the director. For a start highlight this to the director.

You better act fast. Past 6 months they usually dont layan.

The director is a double faced snake. I believe had a grudge against you and is just waiting for the right time to let it out. Yes it is lawful for leave to be offset against notice so he had not problems with it. The technical point is until 15 April you are still his employee. However since you are employed while under his tenure of employment he is getting fussy about it. It is conflict of interest from a technical point of view. If you had joined a competitor is even substantial his case further.

Under normal circumstance, people are not going to get so picky with just 2/3 days. The reason must be you had stepped on his toes in the past. I guess you have to "slow talk" your money back.

Victimisation in what form?

In this case his heart is already set on greener pastures elsewhere so there is no mood to do anymore work.

You do not owe them a single Sen. Dont ignore the letter. Remind them that your boss said payment in lieu of notice will be waive on medical grounds. I think there is some miscommunications along the way. Perhaps your boss did not memo down the intention to waive payments.

Yes you can bring this matter up to the labour courts and the civil court (discrimination against women) but lets not go into that for now. They may just retract their letter after you have written too them. As a bank I am sure they dont want this kind of trouble.

Do let the thread know of any further developments. If they are trying to take advantage of you, I am sure there are enough forumers here with knowledge on this issue to advise you accordingly.

P/S Sorry to hear about your complication. I wish you the best in bringing forth a child to this world safely.


This should not be an issue. Furthermore you cant prove it. If they boycott you when you need to interact with them for official purpose, then make a record of it. Shoot a memo to the boss that you are not getting cooperation from so and so.

This post has been edited by faceless: Jul 27 2011, 11:19 AM

Yes, it seems to me that the line manager is you immediate boss. So write to him and cc to other 'bigger" bosses.

Address the letter to your line manager. It is proper protocol to write to you immediate superior/boss. Immediate superior does not have to own the company. A bank officer had to write to the bank manager if he need to resign. The bank manager is not the boss of the bank.

To: Line manager
cc: Boss1, boss2, boss3

You dont need to make copies since they all share the same email.

Wu Ming,

As stated you last day is 12 July. You need to compensate them from 13 July to 1 Sep.

You should at least tell us what is your reasons before you ask for our ideas.

You are deem confirm. People like to twist this to their favour. If you resign they will say you are confirm. If the want to terminated you they will say you are still under probation. The problem is employees usually dont bother to take this to labour office. It is easier to just move on.

This post has been edited by faceless: Aug 29 2011, 09:42 AM

You dont seem like the type that cant write. This is ot as difficult as you think. Just go straight to the point.
I hereby give to resign wef ___. I will compensate the company 3 months salary in lieu of notice.

There is no such thing as dont accept. Just hand in your notice and walk out.
Please, the red text is understood! You dont need people here to teach you such things, do you?