Can my potential employer find out that I absconded from my previous job?

I worked in a manufacturing company for 3 months. Due to some problems with my supervisor, I absconded from the job. Two months after I absconded, I'm in the final round of an interview at a big IT company. Please note that I did not mention anything about my absconding to them. However, I have enclosed an experience for which I have valid documents to prove. So, will there be any problem in hiring me? Manufacturing and IT are two separate industries, so is there a chance that they would know about this?

Though the nature of activities in industries may vary, abscondence by an employee is considered undesirable by all employers. Your stint with the manufacturing company was very short, and you didn't mention anything about it in your resume. There is no possibility for your prospective employer to discover it, provided the gap is satisfactorily explained to a normal observer. I don't understand why people like you resort to absconding when there is a formal way for voluntary exit. Employment rules are meant to be strictly followed, not flouted according to personal whims. Please be cautious in the future.

"Employment rules are meant for strict observation and not for flouting according to one's personal whims and fancies. At least be cautious in the future. Absolutely correct. Try to exit in a friendly and legal manner. But, I do know many employers take advantage of the unemployment situation and misbehave, breaking rules themselves. Strike a balance in such matters and, as far as possible, leave in a proper manner with documents."

I think that the pertinent reference to the unbecoming behavior of some employers in certain employment matters by Mr. Nathrao would demand the unbiased attention of all employers and employees alike. However, young employees with a high degree of employability should be doubly cautious when they intend to quit their current jobs for obvious reasons. Whenever they are in for a better placement elsewhere, they can effectively negotiate for sufficient joining time depending on the notice conditions of their existing employer.

Dear Friend,

When you consider everything in your favor, why has this question of insecurity arisen in your mind? Always keep in mind that everything can be revealed at times, not by others, but rather by you. Your employer will certainly come to know when they process your EPF account, and the status will show as existing. Be prepared to answer properly if asked by your present employer.

Dear colleague,

One can engage in futile guesswork as to whether your future employer will find out about it or not. Why should an educated person, in the first place, commit such an act of absconding when there are honorable ways to quit the job that are available? And subsequently, get persecuted by lurking fear?

Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR Consultant

Dear Colleagues,

I have not understood the statement by the thread initiator which says, "however I have enclosed an experience for which I have valid documents to prove." It seems to me that the thread initiator has disclosed his employment from which he absconded.

Again, as pointed out by Prabhat ji, if the thread initiator is a member of EPF, hiding an employment is dangerous since UAN is linked to Aadhar mandatory.

Dear Friend,

Absconding is the refuge of cowards. Absconding from a job, work, and problems in life are all equally bad. It brings to the fore the character and psyche of the absconder. If the employer comes to know, they may derive unfavorable conclusions which may result in actions against you.

Warm Regards,
Bharat Gera
HR Consultant
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Dear colleague,

In short, stop cribbing and think about how to perform better to deserve a higher salary.

Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR Consultant

"However, I have enclosed an experience for which I have valid documents to prove."

That sentence means that I have previously worked and exited an organization by serving notice period and on good terms. I do have a relieving letter from that company. I have only mentioned this positive employment history in my resume.

I absconded from the second company because that company was literally hell. They asked me to work for 14 hours daily and even on Sundays. When I raised my concern regarding this, they did not listen. So I informed my immediate manager and general manager about this, informed them verbally that I will not be coming back. Please note that I did not get any calls or emails from the company regarding my absence. They just did not care.

I realize that details about both of these companies will be mentioned in my employment history of my EPF or UAN, so how do you all suggest me to handle this situation?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Dear Friend,

Is this company, i.e., the new one where you joined now complying with EPF & ESI? If not, you have escaped. Just withdraw from your EPF account. But from your post #10 above, it seems this company is complying with EPF. You cannot hide your UAN here because it is linked to your Aadhar.

I suggest you tell your HR the facts about the circumstances under which you absconded from your earlier employment and why you hid it. A genuine HR or company will accept you. Wish you all the best.

Thank you very much, Keshav. I will inform HR of the truth.