The standard notice period that an employee must give to an employer is between 15 to 90 days depending on their seniority within the organization, and what their contract says. If an employee is still on probation, then they do not have to give any notice when resigning from their position.
Employers could incur legal risk if there is insufficient notice is given to an employee who is being terminated. This may result in a wrongful termination case and incur penalties to the company. The company may also be ordered to reinstate the employment contract with the employee.
A reduction in the notice period is only possible if an employee breaches their employment contract through one of the behavioral or misconduct reasons outlined under Indian labor law. An employer can immediately dismiss the employee in these circumstances.