Having worked for 3 years in a school, I resigned on the last working day giving 3 months notice upto 15th Sept 2011. After availing the leave accrued to me, I have rejoined my duties. Now the management says that I cannot leave, as the notice period should be of 3 working months. Please clarify the rule.

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Answer: Nowhere does the law say that the notice period should be 3 working months. All it says is that the notice period should be three months.