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This is the legal spine for doing it cleanly under Indian rules. It spells out why parting during probation is the cleanest exit (lighter notice, no retrenchment machinery), the full-and-final settlement clock (exit wages due within 2 working days of the last day under the Code on Wages), and exactly what to document: termination letter, settlement statement, payment records, and the employee's acknowledgment. It also flags state-by-state notice differences (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi), so a Bengaluru fire follows different paper than a Mumbai one.
A Guide to Terminating Employment in India
From India Briefing by Dezan Shira & Associates 15 min read
- Firing during probation is materially cleaner than firing a confirmed employee, so move inside the 60-to-90-day window if you can
- Full-and-final settlement (salary, leave encashment, statutory dues) is legally due within 2 working days of the last day, so pay fast and issue the relieving letter
- Keep the paper trail: termination letter, settlement statement, payment proof, and a signed acknowledgment protect you if it is ever disputed
