Can an Employer Terminate You After Accepting Your Resignation and Giving a Relieving Letter?

Is it possible for an employer to issue a termination letter after accepting the resignation and giving the relieving letter?

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It is uncommon for an employer to issue a termination letter after accepting an employee's resignation and providing a relieving letter. Typically, when an employee resigns, the employer accepts the resignation, issues a relieving letter confirming the end of employment, and initiates the necessary exit procedures. However, there may be exceptional circumstances where an employer discovers misconduct or performance issues post-resignation acceptance, leading them to terminate the employee's contract and issue a termination letter. It is essential for employers to handle such situations carefully, ensuring compliance with labor laws and maintaining professionalism in communication with the departing employee.

I was on deputation in the USA. I filed a complaint against my supervisor and, afraid that I would file a lawsuit against my employer, they asked me to return to India within 24 hours, and that too on a Friday afternoon so that I couldn't seek lawyers' help. Since I didn't have a permanent work permit (I had an H1), I didn't have an option. After coming back here, they forced me to resign but said they would pay me money for the notice period. Upon leaving, they mentioned they could still terminate me even though they had accepted my resignation. It has been three months, and I haven't received my final settlement and experience letter yet. They are deliberately delaying the issuance of the experience letter.