Hello! I have recently been offered a job position as a content writer in a gemstones company. However, due to minimal contact with gems in the role, I have been asked to submit three blank cheques on the joining date as a precautionary measure. Is it appropriate for the employer to make such a request?
From India, Kolkata
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Dear Colleague,
It is not lawful to demand a "Blank Cheque" from anyone. Never give such a cheque, as it may come back to haunt you at any time. This is not a sound practice; therefore, avoid it and instead, seek out better offers.
Thank you.
From India, Chennai
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321It is not lawful to demand a "Blank Cheque" from anyone. Never give such a cheque, as it may come back to haunt you at any time. This is not a sound practice; therefore, avoid it and instead, seek out better offers.
Thank you.
From India, Chennai
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I wonder what is the meaning of the demand anyway. It is stupid because legally it cannot be used.
The employee just has to issue a stop-payment order right now and sit pretty. Even if there is a reason and the employer banks the cheque later, it will not clear. Or the employee may give a blank cheque of a different bank altogether where he has no money.
In case they think of filing a sec 138 case, the existence of a dispute and absence of a real debt will result in the case getting thrown out of court. And if the employee files an FIR stating the cheque is stolen, then the criminal liability may come on the company.
From India, Mumbai
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The employee just has to issue a stop-payment order right now and sit pretty. Even if there is a reason and the employer banks the cheque later, it will not clear. Or the employee may give a blank cheque of a different bank altogether where he has no money.
In case they think of filing a sec 138 case, the existence of a dispute and absence of a real debt will result in the case getting thrown out of court. And if the employee files an FIR stating the cheque is stolen, then the criminal liability may come on the company.
From India, Mumbai
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