I was working with an organization in Mumbai, India from 20 March 2017. Due to a lot of internal politics, unstructured, and unorganized style of work, I decided to move on. My letter of employment stated a 3-month notice, but after discussing with my reporting manager, I got an early reliever in a month. During that period, I completed my handover process and even received my experience/relieving letter.
Now, after a month of joining elsewhere, they have sent me a notice (on company letterhead) stating I need to pay them a compensation of 2 months' salary as I didn't serve 3 months. I believe it is wrongful of them to send me such notice and harass me. They tried piling new projects on me during my notice period and made me slog at work. The organization lacked so much culture that I quit without waiting for a month and claiming my annual bonus despite my performance.
I need urgent advice on whether I am in a position to file a case against the employer. Kindly help me with the procedures.
Thanking you in advance
From India, Mumbai
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Now, after a month of joining elsewhere, they have sent me a notice (on company letterhead) stating I need to pay them a compensation of 2 months' salary as I didn't serve 3 months. I believe it is wrongful of them to send me such notice and harass me. They tried piling new projects on me during my notice period and made me slog at work. The organization lacked so much culture that I quit without waiting for a month and claiming my annual bonus despite my performance.
I need urgent advice on whether I am in a position to file a case against the employer. Kindly help me with the procedures.
Thanking you in advance
From India, Mumbai
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Please reproduce the relieving letter (cover up names, etc.). Based on the information in the relieving letter, people will be able to advise you better. There is no point in wasting time and money filing a counter case against your ex-company.
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Enclosed is the experience letter along with the notice received from the organization.
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"We would like to inform you that clause 1.7.1 of the Employment Agreement dated 20th March 2017 explicitly states that you shall inform the Company about your resignation by giving 3 months' notice, or else you shall be liable to pay 3 months' salary in lieu of the notice.
There is a grey area in what you are claiming in your post and what the company has written in the agreement as shown above. Facts in your favor include a good experience letter. Legally, the old company has the right to demand 2 months' notice pay from you. Did your reporting manager waive the 2-month notice period while accepting the resignation? What did you write in your resignation letter? Did you mention that you have already accepted another job? You will need to consult a local labor advocate and seek advice as the company is within its rights to demand notice period pay from you. Proceed carefully and tactfully in the matter with due legal advice."
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There is a grey area in what you are claiming in your post and what the company has written in the agreement as shown above. Facts in your favor include a good experience letter. Legally, the old company has the right to demand 2 months' notice pay from you. Did your reporting manager waive the 2-month notice period while accepting the resignation? What did you write in your resignation letter? Did you mention that you have already accepted another job? You will need to consult a local labor advocate and seek advice as the company is within its rights to demand notice period pay from you. Proceed carefully and tactfully in the matter with due legal advice."
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Dear Afrin,
Though in principle, the company is right as stated by senior friend Nathrao, the company representative has given you the experience letter stating the date of relieving. Have all authenticity in your proofs while approaching a local advocate, like a waiver of the notice period, and further communication if any on the waiver of notice period/pay.
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Though in principle, the company is right as stated by senior friend Nathrao, the company representative has given you the experience letter stating the date of relieving. Have all authenticity in your proofs while approaching a local advocate, like a waiver of the notice period, and further communication if any on the waiver of notice period/pay.
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Where is the resignation acceptance letter. If the acceptance letter states that you are relieved on that date mentioned in your experience letter, then nothing to worry.
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@Kshashikumar Nair The resignation acceptance letter states wrap up by 20th Dec, if you want to leave earlier speak to the CEO.
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Dear Mr. Nath Rao,
Your apprehension in the matter is justified based on the documents provided. I would like to engage in an academic discussion on certain points that have come to mind.
Don't you think that the employee was obligated to sign the 'Employment Agreement' until 20.12.2017, before being relieved from service at the closing hour of 20.12.2017? The demand notice provided by the concerned party did not have a date. Whether the demand notice was issued before or after 20.12.2017 (the date of relieving) matters significantly. The termination of an employee results in the end of the employer-employee relationship.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Your apprehension in the matter is justified based on the documents provided. I would like to engage in an academic discussion on certain points that have come to mind.
Don't you think that the employee was obligated to sign the 'Employment Agreement' until 20.12.2017, before being relieved from service at the closing hour of 20.12.2017? The demand notice provided by the concerned party did not have a date. Whether the demand notice was issued before or after 20.12.2017 (the date of relieving) matters significantly. The termination of an employee results in the end of the employer-employee relationship.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Both sides have to follow the agreement fully. If someone takes shortcuts or violates the agreement, disputes can arise due to differing interpretations. There is always a grey area in all disputes, with full facts often unknown to us. Therefore, advice is given based on the facts brought to our notice, and it is always advisable to seek advice from a local lawyer before taking action.
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