Dear All,
I am an Assistant Professor. I have been working in a private college for the past 7 years. Recently, I received an attractive offer from a University, which I believe is a great opportunity for my career growth with a substantial salary increase. I discussed this offer with my immediate supervisor, who approved of my decision. Consequently, I drafted a resignation letter, which was endorsed by my supervisor, indicating my last working day as 30-6-15 due to my good conduct. I submitted this resignation to the College Director on 5-6-15, requesting to serve the one-month notice period and be relieved by 30-6-15. At the time of resignation, I had 6 Casual Leaves and 3 Annual Leaves left.
As a core committee member involved in the crucial task of admissions within the organization, I also informed the Admissions Director about my resignation. However, he expressed hesitance in releasing me immediately, as he preferred that I stay until the completion of the admission process, which would extend my service by another month. Despite having completed essential tasks and offering to train a replacement to ensure a smooth transition, the Admissions Director was reluctant to agree. I even proposed negotiating to stay longer at my current salary but received no response. Due to the pressing nature of the admission process, I was unable to utilize my accrued leave except in emergencies.
I respectfully informed the Admissions Director multiple times about my obligation to start a new role by a specific date to align with the commencement of the new session at the University. Unfortunately, he did not agree to release me on my requested last working day. On 26-6-15, I officially submitted my resignation via email to the College Director and my immediate supervisor, with a copy sent to my personal email address. On my last working day, I requested to initiate the Full and Final settlement process and clear any pending dues. However, the College Director mentioned that without a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Admissions Director, the exit process could not proceed. Subsequently, the Admissions Director issued a note instructing not to relieve me before 31-7-15, and my salary was put on hold.
I commenced my new job on 1-7-15 and provided them with a copy of my resignation letter duly acknowledged by the office. They acknowledged the resignation and granted me the necessary time to settle in.
I seek advice on the possible legal recourse if my salary remains unpaid or if an experience certificate is not provided after 1-08-15.
Regards,
Varun
From India, Indore
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I am an Assistant Professor. I have been working in a private college for the past 7 years. Recently, I received an attractive offer from a University, which I believe is a great opportunity for my career growth with a substantial salary increase. I discussed this offer with my immediate supervisor, who approved of my decision. Consequently, I drafted a resignation letter, which was endorsed by my supervisor, indicating my last working day as 30-6-15 due to my good conduct. I submitted this resignation to the College Director on 5-6-15, requesting to serve the one-month notice period and be relieved by 30-6-15. At the time of resignation, I had 6 Casual Leaves and 3 Annual Leaves left.
As a core committee member involved in the crucial task of admissions within the organization, I also informed the Admissions Director about my resignation. However, he expressed hesitance in releasing me immediately, as he preferred that I stay until the completion of the admission process, which would extend my service by another month. Despite having completed essential tasks and offering to train a replacement to ensure a smooth transition, the Admissions Director was reluctant to agree. I even proposed negotiating to stay longer at my current salary but received no response. Due to the pressing nature of the admission process, I was unable to utilize my accrued leave except in emergencies.
I respectfully informed the Admissions Director multiple times about my obligation to start a new role by a specific date to align with the commencement of the new session at the University. Unfortunately, he did not agree to release me on my requested last working day. On 26-6-15, I officially submitted my resignation via email to the College Director and my immediate supervisor, with a copy sent to my personal email address. On my last working day, I requested to initiate the Full and Final settlement process and clear any pending dues. However, the College Director mentioned that without a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Admissions Director, the exit process could not proceed. Subsequently, the Admissions Director issued a note instructing not to relieve me before 31-7-15, and my salary was put on hold.
I commenced my new job on 1-7-15 and provided them with a copy of my resignation letter duly acknowledged by the office. They acknowledged the resignation and granted me the necessary time to settle in.
I seek advice on the possible legal recourse if my salary remains unpaid or if an experience certificate is not provided after 1-08-15.
Regards,
Varun
From India, Indore
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This is a typical scenario in educational institutions. Teaching staff do not get relieved easily. The excuse that some academic work is pending is a useful bogey. You have worked during the period, and no one can legally stop your pay just because you have given notice for exit. If they do not pay you your due salary, you can go ahead with legal remedies.
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