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ARTICLE · 20 JANUARY 2023

Legality Of Voluntary Resignations In India

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From press reports, it appears that the Pune Labour Commissioner's office has sent a notice to Amazon questioning the validity of the VSP.

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Amazon's voluntary separation program

In November 2022, Amazon initiated a voluntary separation program ("VSP") which allowed eligible employees to resign voluntarily from employment in exchange for specific severance benefits, including twenty-two (22) weeks' base pay, one (1) week's base salary for every six (6) months of services, up to a maximum of twenty (20) weeks, medical insurance for six (6) months and notice period or pay in lieu of it.

From press reports, it appears that the Pune Labour Commissioner's office has sent a notice to Amazon questioning the validity of the VSP.

Treatment of forced "voluntary" resignations under Indian laws

In India, an employee's termination attracts several laws, including the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the Factories Act, 1948, the state-specific Shops and Establishments Acts (which are to be read in conjunction with the provisions of the employment contract and any applicable internal policies of the employer),

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