Stuck Without a Relieving Letter: How Can I Resolve This Career Crisis?

Hi,

Please help me out with the issue below. I'm in a very difficult situation. I have been an employee of a certain company. I joined that company as a fresher and worked there for more than 2 years. In my company, employees are required to serve a notice period of 45 days. However, I fell short of my notice period by 30 days. I informed my employer that I would be serving a notice period of 14 days, but they refused. I even asked to buy out my notice period, but they didn't agree. Due to having another job offer and their urgent requirement, I did not serve my full notice period.

Now, after 1 month, my current employer is asking for a relieving letter. When I approached my previous company, they informed me that they would not provide a relieving letter and labeled me as an absconder who had been terminated. It's important to note that they conducted my exit interview. They sent an absconding letter in their records, but I have not received any letter from the company yet. They claim that they have sent the absconding letter to me.

Can anyone help me with this situation? Could someone advise me on whether I can obtain my relieving letter from my previous employer or take legal action against the company? Please respond to this question. My career is at stake...

Can anyone advise on the above issue, please? I'm in a really bad situation. Help me out, please?

You should request your previous company for a relieving letter or ask for acceptance of your resignation letter. Also, talk to your current employer's HR person about this situation, but don't tell them that your previous company is saying that you are terminated. Just inform HR that your previous company is not providing you with a relieving letter. If you have some good contacts in your previous company, you can provide their references to your current employer so they can verify. However, remember that when you leave a job, you shouldn't spoil relations with anybody because you may need anyone at any time. It's better to maintain good relations. Even if you secure a good job, don't jeopardize it, and never assume you won't need them in the future.

You can ask your current HR department for understanding in your situation and submit all your salary slips. Please keep me informed of any developments.

Best Regards,

Pooja Patel

We only get one chance with relationships. If we lose them, we may not get them back. Life is a game with only one chance.

Thank you very much, Pooja. However, what has happened is that my manager has given a good review on my side, but the only black mark is that I've absconded. I will try to ask my HR about this situation. Am I still entitled to receive the relieving letter even in this worst-case scenario? I will keep you updated about my discussion with the HR team. Thanks again.

Yes, they can deduct your pay, but they should give you a relieving letter or an acceptance letter. Anyways, if your HR is really HR, then they will help you or guide you about the same. Don't worry.

Best regards,
Pooja

Hi,

I would like to intervene in this if you don't mind. I have a few clarifications in this regard. Why is your present employer insisting on a relieving letter after such a long time - one month after joining them? Was it not communicated to your present employer that you would be serving a shorter notice period with your previous employer? You should have either convinced your previous employer or your present employer regarding the notice period and the date of joining. Anyways, let bygones be bygones. Now, all you can do is meet with the HR of your present employer and explain what actually happened with your previous employer. Also, explain the difficulty in obtaining a relieving letter from your previous employer. If your present employer had a system of proper background verification and formal joining procedures, you would not have been put in this situation.

Very best of luck to you - discuss and explain things to your present employer instead of approaching your previous employer as it may worsen your relationship with them. Please keep us informed of any progress in this regard.

- Saravana Rajan

Ref:
Date
Mr _____________
_________________
_________________
_________________
Dear Mr ______________,
1. Please refer to your resignation letter dated _______________.
2. The Management has pleased to accept your resignation with effect from PM __________________ on completion of one month notice period as per clause No. ______ of your appointment letter No ____________ dated ________.
3. You are requested to handover all files, documents etc. to Mr ___________, ________ (designation) by ___________ (date) and submit the handing over/ taking over note to your reporting officer.
4. You may settle your dues, if any, from the accounts department on any working day after submitting a ‘No Dues’ clearance from various departments.
5. Thank you for your contribution to our company and we wish you all the very best for your future career.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
For _______________________________,
(__________________________) – Name of Authorised Signatory
Designation

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Date: <________>


Name: <_________>
Employee Number: < >


Dear <__>,

This is to confirm the acceptance of your resignation dated <__________>. You are relieved from your duties of < Desig> w.e.f. <date>. All your accounts will be settled in full.

We thank you for all the support you have given to the organization, and appreciate all of the fine contributions you have made.

We wish you all the best in your new endeavors.



Yours very truly,
For < Company Name>


Authorize Signatory
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REF: SHIPL/HR/REL/«referencenumber»/2006-07

Date: «date»

To,
«name»
«address1»
«address2»
«address3»

Dear «name»


Sub: Resignation Acceptance & Relieving


With reference to your resignation letter dated «resignationdate», the management hereby informs you that the same is accepted with effect from «relievingdate».

You will be relieved at the closing hours of «relievingdate» as “«designation»”.

The management wishes you all the very best for your future.

Thanks and Regards

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April 21, 2006

Mr. Name ,

Address


Dear


With reference to your resignation letter dated ………………….. and subsequent acceptance of the same, we hereby inform you that you will be relieved from the services of ( Company name) with effect from the business closing hours of …………….

Reliving letter will be provided subject to you clearing the exit formalities.

We thank you for being with us and wish you all success in your future endeavors. We also draw your attention to your contributing obligation of confidentiality with respect to any proprietary and confidential information of Company Name that you may have had access to during the course of your employment.


Thanking you

Yours truly,
for …………………..PRIVATE LIMITED



Name
Designation
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Regards,

Anil