I am dissatisfied with my increment and have already informed HR of my non-acceptance through email. Following this, I also had a discussion with HR, but it was inconclusive. I do not want to accept the incremented salary. Kindly let me know the procedure. Is there a law or policy that obligates employees to accept the amount offered in the name of an increment?
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There is no law or policy for a threshold slab for an increment unless you fall under the ID Act, which also involves a union. Assuming you are a part of a private organization, you can get this clarified by speaking with the HR department in your organization.
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Dear friend,
This is in addition to what Mahesh has written. He has written a reply from the legal viewpoint. Let me put forth my views from the perspective of performance, financial well-being of the company, organizational politics, etc.
You are not satisfied with the quantum of increment given to you. For this, you would lodge your protest by way of refusing the increment. But then what would be the next logical step? What if your employer accepts your refusal and maintains the status quo?
When the employers do not increase the salary by way of annual increment, two interpretations can be made. One is your company may not be doing well. In that case, has the annual raise been withheld for others too? If yes, your refusal has less meaning. Many times, employees are taken into confidence as to why the annual increments are not given or given in low quantum. This openness or timely communication mitigates the dissatisfaction of the employees, a bout of which you are passing through.
The second interpretation is whether the company is doing financially well or not but others got the decent salary increment while you got in minuscule percentage. In such a scenario, the company has sent a signal to you about your position in their eyes.
Annual increments are linked to the performance as well. What was the level of your performance? Did your manager give some negative remarks? Did you commit some grave mistake in the past because of which your existence came under scanner?
Is less salary increment a way to create ground for your exit? Is it a ploy to frustrate you so that you quit the company on your own? Was your HOD instrumental in ensuring that you get the least raise?
There are so many questions associated with your post. Please clarify.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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This is in addition to what Mahesh has written. He has written a reply from the legal viewpoint. Let me put forth my views from the perspective of performance, financial well-being of the company, organizational politics, etc.
You are not satisfied with the quantum of increment given to you. For this, you would lodge your protest by way of refusing the increment. But then what would be the next logical step? What if your employer accepts your refusal and maintains the status quo?
When the employers do not increase the salary by way of annual increment, two interpretations can be made. One is your company may not be doing well. In that case, has the annual raise been withheld for others too? If yes, your refusal has less meaning. Many times, employees are taken into confidence as to why the annual increments are not given or given in low quantum. This openness or timely communication mitigates the dissatisfaction of the employees, a bout of which you are passing through.
The second interpretation is whether the company is doing financially well or not but others got the decent salary increment while you got in minuscule percentage. In such a scenario, the company has sent a signal to you about your position in their eyes.
Annual increments are linked to the performance as well. What was the level of your performance? Did your manager give some negative remarks? Did you commit some grave mistake in the past because of which your existence came under scanner?
Is less salary increment a way to create ground for your exit? Is it a ploy to frustrate you so that you quit the company on your own? Was your HOD instrumental in ensuring that you get the least raise?
There are so many questions associated with your post. Please clarify.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
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There is no law governing increments. Also, there is no law that says an employer must give you a satisfactory increment, or even any increment, as long as your salary is above minimum wage. If you refuse to accept the increment, the HR may still add it to your salary and consider it for salary transfer. You have no choice then because it will be considered in your income tax returns.
The other move by HR (since it's now clear they are not going to increase your increment) is to continue paying your old salary. You are then more the loser. If you are not happy with your increment and your employer is not willing to increase it, then the option for you is to leave and find another job (or more correctly, find another job and leave).
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The other move by HR (since it's now clear they are not going to increase your increment) is to continue paying your old salary. You are then more the loser. If you are not happy with your increment and your employer is not willing to increase it, then the option for you is to leave and find another job (or more correctly, find another job and leave).
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Rightly said by all the contributors, periodical increments always depend upon various factors like discipline, hard work, sincerity, loyalty, work command, and above all, the financial capability of the organization. It is not a legal right unless there is a written agreement under the Industrial Disputes Act. One can raise his protest before the concerned official, but ultimately, no legal remedy is there. Moreover, by protesting, you will also lose confidence which may be harmful in the future.
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Can a employee working for 40 days , deposit contribution for all 40 days OR is there is restriction for depositing only for 30 days , maximum
From India, Bhubaneswar
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Dear Dineshz Contribution is on monthly basis. Hence such is not possible.
From India, Kolkata
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Dear Sir,
I would like to share my views regarding dissatisfaction towards an increment and its refusal to accept, as follows:
Believe it, nowadays every venture is a cooperative venture, not only an industrial establishment, factory, or a company just to serve and earn. This concept has been accepted by all of us, I understand, in the right spirit to minimize costs and extravagant utilization of money, time, skills, and resources, and to maximize attention towards optimal utilization of all types of resources, product quality, quality of employee satisfaction, employee engagement, exceeding customer expectations, and overall stockholders' business interests. I understand that most progressive organizations believe in and practice this ideology, and an organization, of course, includes its employees—all and each, as well.
On the other side of the coin, sharing and caring, listening to others' views, problem-solving, readiness to accept situations and decisions—even if one may not ideally agree or be a part of it—individual performance, integrity towards the organization, faith in the superior's viewpoint, etc., are essential influencing factors at the management level that we all refer to as wisdom and professional acumen!
Making sincere efforts to understand differences and their causes with an open mind and heart, and trying to bring about amicable end results under the umbrella of mutual preventive measures, changing behavior, etc., is an appreciable but essential attitude on both sides. This process takes time as it cannot be done overnight.
Furthermore, one may present their self-appraisal with quantifiable details and information on achieved as well as desired results and individual contributions to that effect. This should be based on facts and presented to higher authorities, with a copy to immediate and next superiors, requesting them to entertain the representation and consider it for at least a re-view, positively.
In the meantime, any appreciation that has been awarded should be honored as a gesture of being a good and humble employee, I understand.
Thanks with sincere regards,
Devdatta Yagnik
NARMADA BIO-CHEM LIMITED.
M: 97277 00495
From India, Ahmedabad
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I would like to share my views regarding dissatisfaction towards an increment and its refusal to accept, as follows:
Believe it, nowadays every venture is a cooperative venture, not only an industrial establishment, factory, or a company just to serve and earn. This concept has been accepted by all of us, I understand, in the right spirit to minimize costs and extravagant utilization of money, time, skills, and resources, and to maximize attention towards optimal utilization of all types of resources, product quality, quality of employee satisfaction, employee engagement, exceeding customer expectations, and overall stockholders' business interests. I understand that most progressive organizations believe in and practice this ideology, and an organization, of course, includes its employees—all and each, as well.
On the other side of the coin, sharing and caring, listening to others' views, problem-solving, readiness to accept situations and decisions—even if one may not ideally agree or be a part of it—individual performance, integrity towards the organization, faith in the superior's viewpoint, etc., are essential influencing factors at the management level that we all refer to as wisdom and professional acumen!
Making sincere efforts to understand differences and their causes with an open mind and heart, and trying to bring about amicable end results under the umbrella of mutual preventive measures, changing behavior, etc., is an appreciable but essential attitude on both sides. This process takes time as it cannot be done overnight.
Furthermore, one may present their self-appraisal with quantifiable details and information on achieved as well as desired results and individual contributions to that effect. This should be based on facts and presented to higher authorities, with a copy to immediate and next superiors, requesting them to entertain the representation and consider it for at least a re-view, positively.
In the meantime, any appreciation that has been awarded should be honored as a gesture of being a good and humble employee, I understand.
Thanks with sincere regards,
Devdatta Yagnik
NARMADA BIO-CHEM LIMITED.
M: 97277 00495
From India, Ahmedabad
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Mr. Yagnik,
It's good to know you are working in a company that considers itself a "co-operative venture." Of course, all of what you said is most correct in an ideal situation.
Most people are not in that situation. It would be a good world if every employer were following that practice.
And if you read the original post, the poster is asking - is it legally binding for me to accept the increment.
Again, not all employees understand what they are worth. Many are misguided by the fact that someone else got more, or that they think the company makes so much profit ONLY BECAUSE I AM HERE, while the real thing is that there are a number of factors and the employer may not feel you are the reason and that is why it would be willing to pay only a specific amount to you.
The poster has already protested, and he has submitted his reasoning why he should get more. "Discussion with HR but it was non-conclusive." Meaning obviously HR does not agree with his contention. So what option does he have?
Your last statement gives the answer to the situation. Be humble and accept what is offered as recognition. or of course, as I have said, if you are not happy, vote with your feet - find another job where you are going to get what you want, and leave...
That is my understanding of the matter...
From India, Mumbai
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It's good to know you are working in a company that considers itself a "co-operative venture." Of course, all of what you said is most correct in an ideal situation.
Most people are not in that situation. It would be a good world if every employer were following that practice.
And if you read the original post, the poster is asking - is it legally binding for me to accept the increment.
Again, not all employees understand what they are worth. Many are misguided by the fact that someone else got more, or that they think the company makes so much profit ONLY BECAUSE I AM HERE, while the real thing is that there are a number of factors and the employer may not feel you are the reason and that is why it would be willing to pay only a specific amount to you.
The poster has already protested, and he has submitted his reasoning why he should get more. "Discussion with HR but it was non-conclusive." Meaning obviously HR does not agree with his contention. So what option does he have?
Your last statement gives the answer to the situation. Be humble and accept what is offered as recognition. or of course, as I have said, if you are not happy, vote with your feet - find another job where you are going to get what you want, and leave...
That is my understanding of the matter...
From India, Mumbai
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