Dear All, I had worked in one of the IT companies and left because of personal reasons. I worked for almost one and a half years, but in my company, some employees created a rumor that I got a new job, so I left the company. My director is almost like a dictator; without consulting me, he stopped my experience letter. However, I had completed all my formalities for my exit.
Seeking Advice on Experience Letter Issue
What should I do now? Please help me, I have tried all tricks.
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From India, Pune
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2Seeking Advice on Experience Letter Issue
What should I do now? Please help me, I have tried all tricks.
Regards
From India, Pune
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Are you out of your company? Do you have any other related papers with you including the acknowledgment of your resignation mail? Do state clearly what else you have including the salary slip...
From India, Bangalore
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Hey, you said it's a rumor. Then go and talk about the situation and communicate yourself to the 'Hitler'. Let him know that it's not true because if you do not show up, he will have to believe that the rumor is the truth. So, go and speak.
From India, Chandigarh
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Dear Shbawadiya,
If you have your appointment letter and relieving letter with you, then you don't need an experience letter. If you don't have them, ask for a relieving letter. That would suffice your requirement.
From India, New Delhi
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If you have your appointment letter and relieving letter with you, then you don't need an experience letter. If you don't have them, ask for a relieving letter. That would suffice your requirement.
From India, New Delhi
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Dear All,
Thanks for your concern, but I want to know the way out of it. Actually, in my company, the Experience Letter and relieving letter are both the same. After an employee resigns, the director is not talking to them face-to-face or via telephone.
Yes, I have completed my exit formalities and also paid for the notice period. I received the full and final settlement copy, but not the relieving letter.
On the same day as the full and final settlement, I inquired about my relieving letter. However, the new HR informed me that the director is very busy, and the signature is pending. I was asked to come on another day for collection but only after taking an appointment. Despite my efforts to schedule an appointment with the new HR, she continues to ignore me, insisting that I put in a request via email. I promptly sent a request email to both company directors. In response, I was told that I must obtain the relieving letter from the other director exclusively, even though I am aware this matter does not fall under his jurisdiction. Many employees in the company are facing similar issues with the same director, as several have resigned after me.
I have discussed this matter with numerous employees, but no one is willing to speak up.
Director's Behavior and Company Culture
Regarding the company director's behavior, he always seeks to dominate employees in their work and in front of their juniors. There is a lack of trust in employees.
Actions Taken So Far
• Follow-up via telephone and email.
• Visited the office in person, waiting for at least 2 hours at the reception.
What should I do next? A friend suggested filing a police complaint, but I am not in favor of this.
What steps should I take now? Following up for over four months is challenging, given the circumstances.
Thank you.
From India, Pune
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Thanks for your concern, but I want to know the way out of it. Actually, in my company, the Experience Letter and relieving letter are both the same. After an employee resigns, the director is not talking to them face-to-face or via telephone.
Yes, I have completed my exit formalities and also paid for the notice period. I received the full and final settlement copy, but not the relieving letter.
On the same day as the full and final settlement, I inquired about my relieving letter. However, the new HR informed me that the director is very busy, and the signature is pending. I was asked to come on another day for collection but only after taking an appointment. Despite my efforts to schedule an appointment with the new HR, she continues to ignore me, insisting that I put in a request via email. I promptly sent a request email to both company directors. In response, I was told that I must obtain the relieving letter from the other director exclusively, even though I am aware this matter does not fall under his jurisdiction. Many employees in the company are facing similar issues with the same director, as several have resigned after me.
I have discussed this matter with numerous employees, but no one is willing to speak up.
Director's Behavior and Company Culture
Regarding the company director's behavior, he always seeks to dominate employees in their work and in front of their juniors. There is a lack of trust in employees.
Actions Taken So Far
• Follow-up via telephone and email.
• Visited the office in person, waiting for at least 2 hours at the reception.
What should I do next? A friend suggested filing a police complaint, but I am not in favor of this.
What steps should I take now? Following up for over four months is challenging, given the circumstances.
Thank you.
From India, Pune
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You have every right to ask for an experience letter. Assuming you have gone through the normal exit process of serving the notice period or payment in lieu of the same, it is the prerogative of the company to give you your experience and relieving letter. Once you are out of the company, it has no business holding back your relieving order and experience certificate.
Before taking any drastic step, check if there's any sane person in the company whom your boss listens to and talk to them about this problem.
Better still, talk directly to the ex-boss, explaining the situation, the rationale behind quitting, and the reasons thereof. There's no harm in meeting him directly. Suggest that you seek a direct appointment with him when he's not stressed and get your relieving order.
Also, better avoid your ex-colleagues. It appears that out of jealousy or some malice, they have gone against you. Go for a one-on-one approach, and things will fall into place. Otherwise, there's always the legal recourse (but use that as your last resort).
All the best
From India, Madras
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Before taking any drastic step, check if there's any sane person in the company whom your boss listens to and talk to them about this problem.
Better still, talk directly to the ex-boss, explaining the situation, the rationale behind quitting, and the reasons thereof. There's no harm in meeting him directly. Suggest that you seek a direct appointment with him when he's not stressed and get your relieving order.
Also, better avoid your ex-colleagues. It appears that out of jealousy or some malice, they have gone against you. Go for a one-on-one approach, and things will fall into place. Otherwise, there's always the legal recourse (but use that as your last resort).
All the best
From India, Madras
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Hi, you are right when you say that you don't want to go for a police complaint. At the same time, keep chasing them and don't keep anything verbal. Put everything in writing and save all those emails because, God forbid, if you don't get the letter, you will have this series of correspondence as proof for your prospective employer. I would advise you to keep chasing them. Don't lose hope! Cheers!!!
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Kiran
From India, Chandigarh
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Kiran
From India, Chandigarh
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Legal Action for Mental Harassment
File a case of mental harassment against the individual in question. Send a legal notice for not providing you with a proper relieving letter and for harassing you regarding the letter. Let him appear in court with his lawyer and explain to the judge why he did not give you the relieving letter, especially when you had completed all the formalities on your part. You have dedicated your valuable time to his company, so why should you have to beg for the relieving letter? Take him to court and also request compensation for mental harassment. Believe me, you will win the case, as he doesn't have any defense for his actions in court. It's a straightforward reason to file a case, but individuals like these need to be taught a lesson for taking others' careers so lightly.
From India, Ahmadabad
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File a case of mental harassment against the individual in question. Send a legal notice for not providing you with a proper relieving letter and for harassing you regarding the letter. Let him appear in court with his lawyer and explain to the judge why he did not give you the relieving letter, especially when you had completed all the formalities on your part. You have dedicated your valuable time to his company, so why should you have to beg for the relieving letter? Take him to court and also request compensation for mental harassment. Believe me, you will win the case, as he doesn't have any defense for his actions in court. It's a straightforward reason to file a case, but individuals like these need to be taught a lesson for taking others' careers so lightly.
From India, Ahmadabad
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