I am an experienced software engineer and was forced to sign a bond of 1.5 years while joining the company. I left the company after 6 days as there were only rules and regulations. They did not provide any training or any salary, but they are asking to pay 50000 as per the bond. They have sent a legal notice. What should I do? I don't have an interest to work there and to pay 50000. Can anyone suggest me?
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Dear Member,
First of all, if you mention that you are an experienced employee, then why did you make a mistake? When you had your interview, were you not aware that you should have signed a contract with the company? Why did you join that company and sign a bond?
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First of all, if you mention that you are an experienced employee, then why did you make a mistake? When you had your interview, were you not aware that you should have signed a contract with the company? Why did you join that company and sign a bond?
Thank you.
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Yes, I feel it's my fault. Do you mean I have to pay the full amount? They did not spend a single paisa on me, yet I need to pay 50000? I worked for 6 days. Once they told me that I need to work 12 hours, but it's not possible for me as I need to travel to my room. They are not ready to listen to me; they only think about work, not my problem.
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Dear Member, u were contract with compnay on legel stemp paper????? hav u read contract before signed??????????????????????????????
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Yes, it's on stamp paper, and I didn't read it as they asked me to sign in a hurry. After searching on the internet, I found the following lines... Is this true?
If the bond is a service agreement/contract bond (without any training investment on the employee), then that bond is invalid and does not stand in the court of law. The employee need not worry about breaking it. If the bond is a training bond, then it may stand valid in the court of law, for which we need to examine the content of the bond clauses. In any case, bonded labor is now banned in India, which means no employer can keep any employee under any form of bond/agreement that is not valid in the court of law. Nowadays, employers use this tactic to create a psychological effect on employees; however, such bonds hold no value.
This individual should seek advice from a lawyer and send a formal explanation notice to their company if all aspects align with legality.
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If the bond is a service agreement/contract bond (without any training investment on the employee), then that bond is invalid and does not stand in the court of law. The employee need not worry about breaking it. If the bond is a training bond, then it may stand valid in the court of law, for which we need to examine the content of the bond clauses. In any case, bonded labor is now banned in India, which means no employer can keep any employee under any form of bond/agreement that is not valid in the court of law. Nowadays, employers use this tactic to create a psychological effect on employees; however, such bonds hold no value.
This individual should seek advice from a lawyer and send a formal explanation notice to their company if all aspects align with legality.
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Dear P Jamadar,
You have written that you were forced to sign, which I think no one will accept because you are an experienced person. Making a judgment about the company within 6 days, I think you are taking a much faster decision because unless you stay there for a couple of months, you cannot put blame on the company. Now, as far as rules and regulations are concerned, it depends on the person's perspective because every company establishes rules and regulations for the betterment of the company and the system.
You have also mentioned the salary. Now, the question arises after accepting the offer, stating that they are paying less salary, which is not justified to me. I suggest you stay there for 1.5 years and then decide for the rest of the years.
Best of luck.
Arun J.
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You have written that you were forced to sign, which I think no one will accept because you are an experienced person. Making a judgment about the company within 6 days, I think you are taking a much faster decision because unless you stay there for a couple of months, you cannot put blame on the company. Now, as far as rules and regulations are concerned, it depends on the person's perspective because every company establishes rules and regulations for the betterment of the company and the system.
You have also mentioned the salary. Now, the question arises after accepting the offer, stating that they are paying less salary, which is not justified to me. I suggest you stay there for 1.5 years and then decide for the rest of the years.
Best of luck.
Arun J.
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After going to company i came to know that they are taking every employs original marks cards and 1.5 yr bond. some Eng students getting 6000/M...but i did nt give marks cards
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did u get legal notice by register AD or CPC. did u accept it??????????????????????????????????????........................................................................wht was written in notice.
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As an HR professional, I totally oppose taking original documents from employees. The company can take originals only for cross-verification, but keeping them with the company is wrong. For that purpose, you can definitely make a call, but for other purposes, it will be too fast.
Arun J.
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