By Shaghil Bilali
Publication Date: 2026-04-11 02:30:00
oracleIndia’s recent mass layoffs made headlines when it was reported that they had reduced their workforce by 12,000 just last week. The company also offered its employees severance pay. While companies see such restructuring as necessary for their long-term growth, such layoffs can leave many employees in complete shock as most are unaware of their rights as employees in these situations. Many people don’t know how long they will receive their salary, whether they have to comply with the notice period after dismissal, how their severance pay is calculated and what legal rights they have if the company delays or does not pay their claim?
1. Employers should inform their employees in good time
Nishith Upadhyaya, Executive Director, Knowledge and Advisory Services, SHRM, APAC & MENA, told ET Wealth Online how many days in advance a company must give an employee notice of layoff depends on the employment contract and applicable labor laws.
“In many…