Feeling Trapped by a Bullying Boss: How Can My Friend Legally Escape This Toxic Job?

Hi Sham,

Please help me.

Actually, one of my friends has been working in a company for the last 8 years. He has a very good relationship with his boss. However, due to the boss's old age, he no longer comes to the office, and instead, his 26-year-old son takes care of the entire business.

The boss's son is very short-tempered and mentally harasses all the employees. He has even physically injured some of them. Now, my friend wants to leave the company, but the boss's son threatens him, saying he will file a fraud case against him. My friend had signed on a blank paper with a revenue stamp on it last year and again yesterday. He was told that this signature was to confirm the receipt of Diwali Bonus, and all employees had signed it.

My friend is concerned that his boss may misuse this paper and write anything on it to frame him as guilty. He also mentioned that he did not date the signature. Could you please advise on the legal aspects? What actions can his new boss take, and how can my friend escape this situation of dirty politics?

The new boss does not even allow my friend to resign and continuously mentally harasses him. My friend is so frustrated that he is contemplating suicide. He feels trapped as he cannot quit the job, work properly, and the situation is also disturbing his family.

Additionally, could you please advise on how he can resign? Will there be any issues if he resigns without notice? Is there a legal procedure for him to get out of this situation, or will he end up being the scapegoat for his boss's dominance?

Please help me.

Regards,
Sham

Please approach the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena local office these days as they are fighting against such nature of harassment. Do not hesitate to approach them, regardless of the propaganda factory of our modern age that may have portrayed them as evil forces. In reality, they are good, and you need to see their positive strength.

Rashid.

To address harassment concerns, gather evidence and proceed to the labor court. A revenue stamp signature will only be necessary for payment receipts. Simply advise the individual to seek advice from a lawyer and consider resigning.

Intimidation and harassment cannot be dealt with by labor laws. We used to keep workers away from joining the factory despite the labor court's reinstatement with back wages order for years, stating the worker is not reporting to work and subsequent dismissals. There are many tactical moves to victimize workers. Bribing a Labor Officer or conciliation officer is also one infamous act.

Other than this, we have many ways to force a worker, even transferring them to another site where they are not interested in working at all, just to harass and force them to resign.

This son of the proprietor has many means and ways to harass, despite the Labor Court and Law enforcement machinery having no teeth to bite him. The best way to treat such elements of society is with their own weapons.

You must approach appropriate social reformers who are capable of dealing with such people; such an employer shall have some respect and fear to take them on.

Don't follow a bookish approach; this will fail. There are some solutions that can only be practical in given circumstances.

Regards,

Rashid.

I would suggest not to take a hasty decision. Do wait and see. First, understand why he is behaving like that. Is it because of the employee's mistake or his mistake? As you know, young-blooded people will expect employees to work hard and provide a quick turnaround time. Check if you are meeting his expectations or explain practical reasons why you are not able to meet them. Think in a positive way and try to get close to him. Don't share any office issues at home. If you find this very difficult, as you have been working at the same company, try to meet your ex-boss. I would suggest trying to talk to him and getting close with him.

Dear,

I suggest going to the Police Station to file a NOC against your boss's intention that he can harm you physically, mentally, and financially. So, if anything happens to you, he is responsible for it. Also, mention to them that he has taken your signature on paper by threatening you physically.

As there is a famous proverb - "Tit for tat."

You should warn your boss that if he gives you any type of torture, you will commit suicide. Maybe he will also fear the impact on his reputation and the comments from his relatives.

I also suggest you talk to his father, mention the problem, and seek guidance from him.

For precautionary purposes, always carry a tape recorder when you anticipate that he will speak ill and threaten you. Never say anything wrong as it will be recorded on the tape. You can also use the latest mobile phone with a voice recording facility.

Sometimes we have to resort to cunning tactics. "JAB GHEE SIDHI UNGLEE SE NAA NIKLE, TOH UNGLEE TEDI KARNI PADTI HAI."

Hope this helps in keeping you safe.

Happy Diwali,
Ajay

Hi,

My suggestion in this regard is to avoid a fight or argument with the owner because the boss is always right.

First, check where we are wrong. If we are not wrong, then go and ask directly with humble words to continue work because we cannot find enough time to fight in court. It's better if we are qualified; meanwhile, find another job and resign from the current one.

After finding the job, don't stop even if your boss requests it at any cost.

I think this will work based on my personal experience.

If we are so rich, why are we working for somebody else? Why not start a business? Even business is challenging, so try to bear it and take action if there is an opportunity.

Last but not least, I am working in a group of companies as a Manager of Finance & Accounts. There are four bosses, but I have been handling them since March 2007. If you are well-equipped, nobody will challenge you. If challenged, they will lose their best assets.

Thank you.

Regards,

Wishing you and your family a very happy Diwali.

Brajesh Sharma
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We discuss everything like philosophers and MBA students here on board. If your boss is assaulting the employees, then his criminal behavior shall be dealt with appropriate measures. His bonded labor kind of treatments, treating employees like medieval age slavery system used to be not appropriate to deal with labor laws.

If our HR fails to distinguish between formal labor laws and criminal acts, they exhibit inexperienced and poor judgments.

Regards

Yes, sir, you are right. They are dismantling the old Nirman and building a new Nirman in Maharashtra. They are on the job... ;) You will find new jobs very soon... ;) Until then, good luck.

Rashidbhai

I appreciate your comments, but the local police over there doesn't file any complaints against the owner of the company.

What will your friend do if his boss asks him to send his wife to him at night? Will he commit suicide or will he take action against his boss? Think properly and act.

The problem with this post is its sensitivity and not frivolous, but our victims enjoy victimization. What can be done? He appreciates time-pass ideas that yield nothing in the end. At the end of the day, he remains where he was at the beginning. He does not understand that dignity and self-respect are greater than salary. Money can be earned but not at this cost. If the boss is assaulting and abusing him, he asks for solutions – what can be done? He is interested in stories, not in action.

Rashid

Hi,

I believe your friend has a good relationship with his old boss (the father of the current boss), so he should contact him and inquire about the situation within the organization. He should find out the sentiments of the employees and where things are headed in the future. I suggest he discuss this with his son from the perspective of the organization and take necessary steps to prevent these issues because no entrepreneur wants to lose his business in this manner.

Thanks and Regards