Navigating a Labor Court Case: What Happens If I Change Jobs Midway?

Hi,

I am working in a manufacturing company as a personnel manager. In a labor court case, our advocate advised us to give witness on behalf of management. Accordingly, myself and the Personnel officer signed the paper, and after that, we may attend court in December 08. So, I need advice from all of you. Suppose I will join somewhere else during the case period, then what will happen? Kindly advise.

Mantu72

In such legal proceedings, you are appearing as Personnel Manager/Officer of the company and not in your personal capacity. Upon your resignation, the successor can represent the company and act on your behalf by filing the necessary revision in the vakalat. If your name has been mentioned as a witness, you are required to attend the proceedings. Typically, on the day of the hearing, you can request leave from your current organization to attend the case. I do not believe any employer would reject such a leave request.

Regards,

Madhu.T.K