I (Female) joined an IT company (small, up to 100 employees) as a Business Analyst in March 2016 (with 5 years of experience) and left at the end of June 2016. The company's work environment was not good, and the behavior of the owner towards all employees, especially female employees (displaying bad behavior), along with the lack of job security (as he could fire anyone at any time), made me fearful for my future. Consequently, I decided to leave the company on June 23, 2016, by sending an immediate resignation email to HR, citing personal reasons for being unable to serve the two months' notice period. I then joined another company without disclosing this three-month experience.
In my current company, I am not facing any issues. However, my previous company has persistently asked me to serve the notice period through emails, threatening legal action if I fail to comply. Each time, I've informed them that I cannot return due to personal reasons, as I chose not to disclose my new employment. Last week, they sent a recovery notice period letter to my home address. Since getting married, I now reside with my husband, and I have not received the letter either personally or officially, as they do not possess my current address. The notice includes an advocate stamp, rules, recovery amounts, etc.
I am wondering about the legal actions they can take in this situation and whether I should respond to their letter. If so, how should I acknowledge it? I want to avoid any harassment or other issues, which is why I cited personal reasons and left for another job. Should I contact them and warn them that I will take legal action for harassment and behavioral problems if they proceed further?
Any legal advice would be greatly appreciated.
From India, Pune
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In my current company, I am not facing any issues. However, my previous company has persistently asked me to serve the notice period through emails, threatening legal action if I fail to comply. Each time, I've informed them that I cannot return due to personal reasons, as I chose not to disclose my new employment. Last week, they sent a recovery notice period letter to my home address. Since getting married, I now reside with my husband, and I have not received the letter either personally or officially, as they do not possess my current address. The notice includes an advocate stamp, rules, recovery amounts, etc.
I am wondering about the legal actions they can take in this situation and whether I should respond to their letter. If so, how should I acknowledge it? I want to avoid any harassment or other issues, which is why I cited personal reasons and left for another job. Should I contact them and warn them that I will take legal action for harassment and behavioral problems if they proceed further?
Any legal advice would be greatly appreciated.
From India, Pune
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Right. It is another example of rascality from management side. Every employee has every right to leave from the establishment. No need to worry. Reply to them with a warning email saying that they should not disturb you again. If they repeat the behavior, they will face serious consequences such as a lawyer's notice and labor department notices if they want to trouble you more. Legally, women are carefully protected. Please go ahead. Wait for no news again from them after your reply. Be bold. The government is with you.
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Madam,
What was the notice period of your earlier company? The issue is not serving the notice period and is not related to being a lady. I advise you to negotiate with the earlier company and close the affair as peacefully as possible. You are in a new company, and they are not aware of your earlier employment of 3 months and of this legal dispute. They may not like the fact that your CV had hidden some information, and the employment of three months was hidden from them. What is the content of the legal notice? It was sent to the last known address or the address given by you when joining. Do not treat it casually, but try to find a suitable settlement. Legally, you may be on a weak wicket as you have left without notice and didn't follow the resignation process fully. Take a balanced view and act in a manner that keeps you comfortable and not facing a legal battle on a matter which you have not informed your current company about.
From India, Pune
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What was the notice period of your earlier company? The issue is not serving the notice period and is not related to being a lady. I advise you to negotiate with the earlier company and close the affair as peacefully as possible. You are in a new company, and they are not aware of your earlier employment of 3 months and of this legal dispute. They may not like the fact that your CV had hidden some information, and the employment of three months was hidden from them. What is the content of the legal notice? It was sent to the last known address or the address given by you when joining. Do not treat it casually, but try to find a suitable settlement. Legally, you may be on a weak wicket as you have left without notice and didn't follow the resignation process fully. Take a balanced view and act in a manner that keeps you comfortable and not facing a legal battle on a matter which you have not informed your current company about.
From India, Pune
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