Employer restricting leave and creating pressure during resignation ,what are my rights?

Question

► I am currently working in a company where I am planning to resign soon due to personal health reasons and my intention to pursue further studies. I have already communicated my situation to HR via email and shared medical documents as proof. Recently, management has started imposing strict and unusual leave policies, such as not allowing half-day or even single-day leaves and stating that if leave is taken, a minimum of 3 days must be applied. This feels unreasonable and is causing concern. I had taken permission earlier to leave early on a particular day due to health issues, but I am unsure if they may mark me absent or force unnecessary leave deductions. I am planning to resign after a few days (post a pre-approved leave on 16th April), and I want to ensure: Whether the company can legally deny or manipulate my leave (especially sick leave supported by medical reasons). Whether they can force me to apply for more leave days than actually taken. Whether they can create issues during my resignation or notice period based on such situations. What steps I should take to protect myself and ensure a smooth exit without negative consequences. I want to handle this professionally without conflict, but I also want to be aware of my rights as an employee.

Answer 1

Dear Client,

Your company cannot legally deny bona fide sick leave that is supported by medical documents, and they should not force you to take more leave days than you actually need, even if you are planning to resign. The employer can ask for a medical certificate and apply normal leave or notice period rules, but they should not misuse these rules to create artificial leave deductions or mark medically supported days as “absent” just to harm your reputation or settlement. To protect yourself, it is advised keep all the communications such as emails and messages as well as the medical proofs saved. If the employer acts unfairly despite your documents and communication, you can escalate to higher management or, if needed, approach labour authorities or your state labour office.

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Employer restricting leave and creating pressure during resignation ,what are my rights?

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