Hi,
I worked for Barclays Technology Center India in Pune between April 8, 2013, and October 3, 2013. I was asked to resign by my employer. Now, after my last working day, HR is telling me that I have to return the joining and relocation bonus to the company; otherwise, they will not issue me any Service Certificate or Release Letter.
Please help. I believe that even if there is some settlement due from either end, the service certificate should not be withheld by the employer. Could you please advise if the employer's actions are legal or not?
From India, Mumbai
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2I worked for Barclays Technology Center India in Pune between April 8, 2013, and October 3, 2013. I was asked to resign by my employer. Now, after my last working day, HR is telling me that I have to return the joining and relocation bonus to the company; otherwise, they will not issue me any Service Certificate or Release Letter.
Please help. I believe that even if there is some settlement due from either end, the service certificate should not be withheld by the employer. Could you please advise if the employer's actions are legal or not?
From India, Mumbai
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Let's think practically. There are two options left with you: either you pay the Joining and Relocation Bonus or you take the Service Certificate. If you do not pay the Relocation Bonus, they will not issue the Service Certificate. If you force them to do so legally, they will give you the termination letter. Forced resignation is equivalent to termination, so before you act, think twice. That's the only advice from my end.
From India, Ahmadabad
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