Do Big Companies Always Require a Relieving Letter, or Are Offer Letters Enough?

Hi,

Do all organizations (at least well-known ones) always ask for a relieving letter from new joiners? Or can one do without it and just display the offer letter and salary slips?

That depends on the type of organization and on how good your friends are with the HR. If the HR is your friend or relative, then there may not even be a need for an interview; direct joining :)

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Dear balbe35,

The purpose of a relieving letter is to prove that you have officially resigned from your last company and have cleared all dues with that company. If you are not able to produce your relieving letter, it indicates that you are still considered an employee of the company, and your dues have not been cleared or you have not completed your notice period.

Another reason for requesting a relieving letter is to confirm that you are not engaged in dual employment. For instance, if you receive an offer from a new company and find that you are not satisfied with the culture or roles and responsibilities, having the relieving letter ensures you can return to your previous company if all required documents (resignation letter, relieving letter) have not been submitted.

Considering these factors, every company typically requires a relieving letter before a new employee can start.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Thank you.

Hi Katyana,

Hoping you are doing well. I have a query regarding this. I have recently joined a health service company. Here, many people have not submitted their relieving letter. When I asked the person who was looking after all the personnel files, she said we have not taken that purposefully because the salary of many staff members is not sufficient, so they work outside to earn extra, and therefore, a relieving letter is not required. Is this right?

Suhrita

The purpose of a relieving letter is to prove that you have officially resigned from your last company and have cleared all dues. If you do not produce your relieving letter, it means that you are still working with the company, your dues are not cleared, or you have not served your notice period.

Another reason for asking for a relieving letter is to confirm that you are not engaged in dual employment. For example, if you receive an offer letter from a company and later find that the culture or the roles and responsibilities are not to your liking, you can always return to your previous company if you have not submitted all documents (resignation letter, relieving letter).

Considering all these facts, every company prefers to have a relieving letter before an employee joins.