Hi, people. I am working for a public limited company, and my office has a policy of taking original documents whenever a new joiner joins. They keep the documents there until the individual is in the organization. They do this to ensure that people do not leave without serving the notice period. I just wanted to know if this is legal.
From India, Mumbai
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It is also a kind of blackmailing the staff, and there is a risk whether these documents are kept safe. This is my personal opinion.
I have come across cases where these documents got lost by companies, and they don't take any responsibility.
Point 2: If a person wants to apply for any advanced courses or post-graduation, it is not possible without original certificates. It is very difficult when the company forces the staff to do anything, and their hands are tied up, and they cannot leave the company.
From India, Madras
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I have come across cases where these documents got lost by companies, and they don't take any responsibility.
Point 2: If a person wants to apply for any advanced courses or post-graduation, it is not possible without original certificates. It is very difficult when the company forces the staff to do anything, and their hands are tied up, and they cannot leave the company.
From India, Madras
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It is not legal at all. Basically it will come under bonded labour where you may not havr your wish.
From India, Delhi
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From India, Delhi
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Dear All, No employer is suppossed to keep original documents of any employee and if these are being kept by any employers. it attracts legal proceedings. Thanks & Regards, S.P.Bhardwaj
From India, Delhi
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From India, Delhi
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Dear Drmz4you,
It's not necessary to take original documents from employees. They can check the originality status of documents, but they do not have the right to keep the documents. If they are forcing you to submit your original documents for the duration of your service in that organization, talk to the HR department and confirm under which Act or law of India it is mandatory. You can also choose to deny joining such an organization. It might be possible that they will blackmail you in the future.
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From India, Ranchi
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It's not necessary to take original documents from employees. They can check the originality status of documents, but they do not have the right to keep the documents. If they are forcing you to submit your original documents for the duration of your service in that organization, talk to the HR department and confirm under which Act or law of India it is mandatory. You can also choose to deny joining such an organization. It might be possible that they will blackmail you in the future.
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From India, Ranchi
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