Hello Seniors,
I am currently working in one of the leading corporate world companies. I can't update the sector here as I signed a bond of two years and submitted the original certificates to the company. However, I want to move out of the company. The bond amount is 10 times my monthly salary. Can anybody please help me in this case? I have got a chance for further studies now, but due to the bond, I am not able to pursue that opportunity. I want to come out of this situation now. I am a fresher employee who worked for 4 months under the name of training in my offer letter. It was clearly mentioned that I have to submit the documents, and the documents will be returned to me at the time of exit. The company specified a one-year training period for me, but they only conducted an induction program of one month, and after that, nothing happened. I want to come out of this situation. They had not explicitly mentioned a bond, but they said that I would have to execute an agreement. I had provided an undertaking and guarantee on a 100 Rs stamp paper. Please help me out.
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Prabodh
From India, Thane
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I am currently working in one of the leading corporate world companies. I can't update the sector here as I signed a bond of two years and submitted the original certificates to the company. However, I want to move out of the company. The bond amount is 10 times my monthly salary. Can anybody please help me in this case? I have got a chance for further studies now, but due to the bond, I am not able to pursue that opportunity. I want to come out of this situation now. I am a fresher employee who worked for 4 months under the name of training in my offer letter. It was clearly mentioned that I have to submit the documents, and the documents will be returned to me at the time of exit. The company specified a one-year training period for me, but they only conducted an induction program of one month, and after that, nothing happened. I want to come out of this situation. They had not explicitly mentioned a bond, but they said that I would have to execute an agreement. I had provided an undertaking and guarantee on a 100 Rs stamp paper. Please help me out.
Regards,
Prabodh
From India, Thane
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Hello Prabodh1012,
In such a case, going legal would involve a lot of time and cost, even if you win (or lose). You can have a word with HR and draw a conclusion. If the policy states that you need to pay 10 times your salary, you'll have to for collecting your original documents.
It is strange that within 4 months you took the decision to pursue higher studies!! What made you join the company with such a clause in the first place? Once agreed, you must follow.
From India, Ahmedabad
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211In such a case, going legal would involve a lot of time and cost, even if you win (or lose). You can have a word with HR and draw a conclusion. If the policy states that you need to pay 10 times your salary, you'll have to for collecting your original documents.
It is strange that within 4 months you took the decision to pursue higher studies!! What made you join the company with such a clause in the first place? Once agreed, you must follow.
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I agree with you, sir. Some of the guys who joined with me left the company in the company's main office, but the company had not given them a relieving letter. The company was making bonds up to the previous year but was not keeping certificates. Only this year, the company has kept the originals. I also heard that the bond is not legal in India.
Awaiting your reply.
From India, Thane
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Awaiting your reply.
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Sir Bond will be executed as per the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. In the terms and conditions of the contract, it is clearly stated that I will receive the documents at the time of exit only, or I will have to pay liquidated damages amounting to 2 lakhs.
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Anyone, please help me. Can I ask for the itemized list of expenses carried by the company on me, which is rarely exceeding two months' salary? Please provide me with any solution that will help me out before making any drastic decision.
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Hi,
Don't you think that you are coercing employees to work when you make agreements with them? How can employees work artfully under such circumstances? This approach may lead to accidents in the office premises due to the restriction of employee freedom.
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Don't you think that you are coercing employees to work when you make agreements with them? How can employees work artfully under such circumstances? This approach may lead to accidents in the office premises due to the restriction of employee freedom.
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear All,
Agreements/bonds come into the picture based on past experiences with employees/employers. If an employee/employer is ethical and committed to the company, a bond/agreement isn't really required in any company. We are often more focused on a good CTC and other offers, neglecting our responsibilities towards our commitments/projects in the current company.
A bond doesn't imply making an employee work forcibly; it is an understanding between an employer and an employee to work for a specific period for the company. If we are not interested, we should not enter into it from the beginning or consult an adviser before signing it.
Setting that aside, once we commit to an agreement/bond, we should adhere to its Terms & Conditions. First, read the T&C of the agreement/bond, speak to the HR department, and explain your problems, articulating the strong reasons for not being able to continue with the company. Seeking help from legal advisers may lead to legal actions against the company, but the results (win/lose) may take years to materialize. One thing remains true: the employer legally enforces the agreement. Therefore, ensure a smooth resolution internally with the company.
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[Your Name]
From India, Hyderabad
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Agreements/bonds come into the picture based on past experiences with employees/employers. If an employee/employer is ethical and committed to the company, a bond/agreement isn't really required in any company. We are often more focused on a good CTC and other offers, neglecting our responsibilities towards our commitments/projects in the current company.
A bond doesn't imply making an employee work forcibly; it is an understanding between an employer and an employee to work for a specific period for the company. If we are not interested, we should not enter into it from the beginning or consult an adviser before signing it.
Setting that aside, once we commit to an agreement/bond, we should adhere to its Terms & Conditions. First, read the T&C of the agreement/bond, speak to the HR department, and explain your problems, articulating the strong reasons for not being able to continue with the company. Seeking help from legal advisers may lead to legal actions against the company, but the results (win/lose) may take years to materialize. One thing remains true: the employer legally enforces the agreement. Therefore, ensure a smooth resolution internally with the company.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
From India, Hyderabad
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Can higher studies be a reason for breaking a bond with payment of the cost suffered by the company on my training? I think it will be better for both me and the company, but I require some guidance before having a word with HR.
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Dear Prabodh,
Let's not get into whether bonds are legal or not; per se, they are legal when they have been mutually agreed upon and executed consciously by both parties. As mentioned earlier, your only option is to speak with your management regarding the maximum relaxation they can grant. Otherwise, you will definitely have to face the consequences.
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Let's not get into whether bonds are legal or not; per se, they are legal when they have been mutually agreed upon and executed consciously by both parties. As mentioned earlier, your only option is to speak with your management regarding the maximum relaxation they can grant. Otherwise, you will definitely have to face the consequences.
From India, Ahmedabad
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