Manish_query
In IT industry, can anyone ban any engineer? I mean to say is there any possibility that any engineer can be blacklisted across the industry by any company in India?
From India, Amritsar
Madhu.T.K
4249

Certainly YES. When the employers' association like that available for IT companies, is strong, they can do so. At the same time, if you are employable enough to overcome any negative remarks by any previous employer, you will overcome any hurdles placed by any employer or employers' associations. So, what is important is your employability and inelasticity of supply of the resource.
From India, Kannur
Manish_query
Hi Madhu,
I am not asking the capability of proving right or wrong after damage is occurred.
But, is there any system exist in India where employer can ban any employee to restrict further employment ?
Is there any system where employer puts feedback of any employee which is accessible to all employer ?

From India, Amritsar
Madhu.T.K
4249

No employer has any right to restrict/ prevent the right (fundamental right) of any person to chose a profession, trade or business. But the present scenario is that if a person choses an employment, that employer will take a background verification, obviously, from the past employer. The past employer, then, can put his own remarks which can prove to be negative for a better career for the person. With the advancement of background verification as a separate vertical, they have started doing it as if they are detectives. This has made even very small mistakes to be showcased as huge misconducts!
From India, Kannur
raghunath_bv
163

Hi Manish,
In the IT industry, especially in countries like India, it's not common for a single company to have the authority to blacklist an engineer across the entire industry.
However, there are situations where an engineer's reputation can be affected:
Company Policies and Agreements: Some companies might have agreements with other companies in the industry regarding sharing information about employees. This could include reasons for termination or any unethical behaviour.

Professional Associations and Networks: Some professional organizations and industry-specific forums might share information about individuals who have been involved in unethical or unprofessional conduct. This could potentially affect an engineer's reputation within a specific professional community.

Legal Actions: In cases of gross misconduct or illegal activities, legal proceedings may be initiated against an engineer. This could lead to consequences beyond just the company they were associated with.

Social Media and Public Forums: In the age of social media, information about unprofessional behavior or unethical conduct can spread quickly. This can affect an engineer's reputation within the industry.

References and Recommendations: When an engineer applies for a new job, potential employers may contact previous employers for references. If there were significant issues, this could potentially affect their chances of getting a new position.

Contractual Obligations: In some cases, engineers might have non-compete or non-disclosure clauses in their contracts. Violating these can lead to legal consequences.

It's important to note that any kind of blacklisting should be based on objective, verifiable information and not on personal bias or vendettas. If an engineer believes they have been unjustly treated or blacklisted, they may have legal recourse available to them.

Keep in mind that specific regulations and practices can vary from country to country, so it's important to consult legal advice or professional organizations in India for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Thanks

From India, Bangalore
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