What is the difference between transfer of an employee and deputation of an employee? Whether a letter mandatory to be issued to this employee regarding this change ?
From India, New Delhi
From India, New Delhi
The term "transfer" implies the material change in the place or position of work as mentioned in the contract of employment without affecting the employer-employee relationship between the transferor and the transferee. The transferee, i.e., the employee, has no say in it.
On the contrary, "deputation" means the exchange of the services of the same employee between two employers for a predetermined period with the consent of the employee concerned. Though the aspect of supervision of the deputed employee shifts to the second employer, the disciplinary control of such deputationist still remains with the original employer only. Thus, in matters of service, the deputationist retains his lien with the original employer.
Before effecting deputation of the services of an employee to another employer, the willingness or consent of the employee concerned is essential.
From India, Salem
On the contrary, "deputation" means the exchange of the services of the same employee between two employers for a predetermined period with the consent of the employee concerned. Though the aspect of supervision of the deputed employee shifts to the second employer, the disciplinary control of such deputationist still remains with the original employer only. Thus, in matters of service, the deputationist retains his lien with the original employer.
Before effecting deputation of the services of an employee to another employer, the willingness or consent of the employee concerned is essential.
From India, Salem
Dear Shri. Umakanthan Sir,
Thanks for your erudite reply. The following is my response and what I have observed in my company:
1. Deputation of services of an employee is only for a short period, not exceeding three to six months, during which the employee is eligible for a Deputation allowance fixed for his grade.
2. Transfer of services of an employee may occur for any requirement in any of our factories and branches for work of a permanent nature where the employee does not qualify for any allowances, and his payroll will be shifted to that location.
3. Both changes have to be communicated in a written letter issued to the employee, clearly mentioning the location, date of joining, and the period of deputation.
Thank you.
From India, New Delhi
Thanks for your erudite reply. The following is my response and what I have observed in my company:
1. Deputation of services of an employee is only for a short period, not exceeding three to six months, during which the employee is eligible for a Deputation allowance fixed for his grade.
2. Transfer of services of an employee may occur for any requirement in any of our factories and branches for work of a permanent nature where the employee does not qualify for any allowances, and his payroll will be shifted to that location.
3. Both changes have to be communicated in a written letter issued to the employee, clearly mentioning the location, date of joining, and the period of deputation.
Thank you.
From India, New Delhi
Deputation is temporary in nature. The office order must state the length of time the person is deputed, i.e., 2/3/4 months.
Transfer is permanent in nature and is done on grounds of administrative reasons or upon one's own request. The office order will not specify a time period; therefore, the transfer can be considered effective until "further orders."
Transfer is permanent in nature and is done on grounds of administrative reasons or upon one's own request. The office order will not specify a time period; therefore, the transfer can be considered effective until "further orders."
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