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I had resigned from my last company (bank) and didn't serve the notice period. Additionally, my current employer (also a bank) did not ask for a relieving letter from my previous bank, and they waived off the requirement for it. This information has been confirmed via email by their HR department.
So, my question is, should I be concerned about obtaining the relieving letter from my previous company? Please advise on this matter for future reference.
From India, Mumbai
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1I had resigned from my last company (bank) and didn't serve the notice period. Additionally, my current employer (also a bank) did not ask for a relieving letter from my previous bank, and they waived off the requirement for it. This information has been confirmed via email by their HR department.
So, my question is, should I be concerned about obtaining the relieving letter from my previous company? Please advise on this matter for future reference.
From India, Mumbai
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It is better to get the relieving and service certificate from any of your employer. Presently, your employer might not have asked, but in the future, when you are going to change your employment, you may not be able to substantiate the period where you worked with your previous employer, and that remains blank. Even if you orally explain, you cannot substantiate as you don't have any document.
Moreover, your earlier employer may raise any issue as you were not officially relieved, and you are liable for that.
Thanks and regards,
Kamesh
From India, Hyderabad
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Moreover, your earlier employer may raise any issue as you were not officially relieved, and you are liable for that.
Thanks and regards,
Kamesh
From India, Hyderabad
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Thank you for your response.
I have received the last company's full and final settlement letter, and they have paid me for all outstanding amounts into my account. The payment slip includes my date of joining and the last day of my work at the company.
However, they have not yet issued me the relieving letter since I did not complete the notice period. What steps should I take to obtain my relieving letter? Are there any favorable conditions for me?
From India, Mumbai
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I have received the last company's full and final settlement letter, and they have paid me for all outstanding amounts into my account. The payment slip includes my date of joining and the last day of my work at the company.
However, they have not yet issued me the relieving letter since I did not complete the notice period. What steps should I take to obtain my relieving letter? Are there any favorable conditions for me?
From India, Mumbai
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Hi,
In my opinion, it is always better to sever connections with your employer on a happy note. In your case, if there is a bond that you may have executed at the time of joining the previous bank, your contract of employment will be governed by that. If that bond states that you have to serve a notice for X months before leaving or, in lieu of that, you have to pay an amount of Rs............., which you have not done, it is possible that you may be trying to avoid the payment of the bond amount. If so, it would be difficult for you to avoid that permanently. If not, the problem can be sorted out easily. However, having a relieving letter from your previous employer is needed for your records and future reference. This applies to all your future employments. Make it a habit, before leaving, to collect all the necessary documents.
SP Singh
From India, Ghaziabad
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In my opinion, it is always better to sever connections with your employer on a happy note. In your case, if there is a bond that you may have executed at the time of joining the previous bank, your contract of employment will be governed by that. If that bond states that you have to serve a notice for X months before leaving or, in lieu of that, you have to pay an amount of Rs............., which you have not done, it is possible that you may be trying to avoid the payment of the bond amount. If so, it would be difficult for you to avoid that permanently. If not, the problem can be sorted out easily. However, having a relieving letter from your previous employer is needed for your records and future reference. This applies to all your future employments. Make it a habit, before leaving, to collect all the necessary documents.
SP Singh
From India, Ghaziabad
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Dear Rakesh,
Irrespective of who the employer is, it always proves appropriate and safe to obtain a proper relieving letter from the relieving office. In your case, particularly since you just left the bank, there are a lot of handing over and taking over charges involved. You should make sure to somehow obtain the letter by convincing the erstwhile employer. This will avert possible confusion later on (for example, your successor could blame you for not handing over some important papers/files, even if the culprit could be somebody else). You have to list out everything that was in your possession, obtain acknowledgment from whom you are handing over to, and detail what those items are. It is also customary to prepare a narrative status report of various things, list out pending matters, follow-ups to be made, due dates, etc. Even if you have to apologize for not serving the notice period, you should apply/request them to condone the mistake. It will always help you in your career to keep your records straight.
From India, Bangalore
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Irrespective of who the employer is, it always proves appropriate and safe to obtain a proper relieving letter from the relieving office. In your case, particularly since you just left the bank, there are a lot of handing over and taking over charges involved. You should make sure to somehow obtain the letter by convincing the erstwhile employer. This will avert possible confusion later on (for example, your successor could blame you for not handing over some important papers/files, even if the culprit could be somebody else). You have to list out everything that was in your possession, obtain acknowledgment from whom you are handing over to, and detail what those items are. It is also customary to prepare a narrative status report of various things, list out pending matters, follow-ups to be made, due dates, etc. Even if you have to apologize for not serving the notice period, you should apply/request them to condone the mistake. It will always help you in your career to keep your records straight.
From India, Bangalore
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Thank you for the valuable comment.
In my case, before leaving the organization (with a short period of notice, without serving the notice period), I had obtained all the NOCs from all the concerned departments like IT, finance, loans, and completed the proper key handover. Now, could you suggest any actionable points for me to follow to obtain a relieving letter from my last organization? I believe it is my right.
Regards, Rakesh
From India, Mumbai
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In my case, before leaving the organization (with a short period of notice, without serving the notice period), I had obtained all the NOCs from all the concerned departments like IT, finance, loans, and completed the proper key handover. Now, could you suggest any actionable points for me to follow to obtain a relieving letter from my last organization? I believe it is my right.
Regards, Rakesh
From India, Mumbai
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Have you requested this letter either orally or in writing? If so, what was the outcome? In case it was refused orally, it's better to seek the same by sending an acknowledged formal request letter. How long has it been since you left your previous employer?
From India, Bangalore
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Rakesh,
In a similar thread being discussed, I had commented on the same issue. Is a relieving letter absolutely needed? Not really. When an organization has issued you a full and final settlement order, it is assumed that they have relieved you of your responsibility, and all possible dues on either side have been taken into account and paid. So, this document becomes proof of you leaving the organization on amicable terms. The other document would be your experience letter.
It is good to have but not a case of "what will happen if I don't have it." Just my opinion.
Cheers,
Navneet Chandra
From India, Delhi
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In a similar thread being discussed, I had commented on the same issue. Is a relieving letter absolutely needed? Not really. When an organization has issued you a full and final settlement order, it is assumed that they have relieved you of your responsibility, and all possible dues on either side have been taken into account and paid. So, this document becomes proof of you leaving the organization on amicable terms. The other document would be your experience letter.
It is good to have but not a case of "what will happen if I don't have it." Just my opinion.
Cheers,
Navneet Chandra
From India, Delhi
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