Seeking Guidance: What Should Be My Next Steps After Taking Initial Action?

Dear Senior,

I have taken some steps to address the issue. Could you please help me with what to do next?

Regards,
Samir Sahai

Dear Sameer,

What was your previous job role, and how long did you work there? Why did you decide to change jobs? Did you complete your notice period and receive your relieving letter? If you can provide a bit more information, we will do our best to assist you.

In general, once you have left the organization and received your relieving letter along with your full and final settlement, the company cannot compel you to do anything.

Dear Sir,

I am an HR professional. I have experience in recruitment, employee relations, training, and development. I am proficient in HR policies and procedures, and I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your organization.

Regards,
Sameer

Do you have a relieving letter? It is issued only post clearance from all departments. If you have that, then do not bother about anything.

Rana Datta

Dear Alok,

If you have already taken your full and final settlement, there is no need to worry. Please consult their legal advisor to determine the specific documents they are requesting. Additionally, provide details regarding the documents you have previously shared with me either by email or registered post. Do not provide any answers unless they are in written form. Do not visit them in person since you have already left the organization and joined a new one.

I believe you may not receive a response to your inquiry. We are here to support you, with offices in all major cities in India.

Have a good day.

Best Regards,
Sajid Ansari - Delhi

Hi Alok,

Do you have a relieving letter or any other written document from the company mentioning that you have left the current company and all your dues have been cleared? Do you have a letter mentioning all these points? If you have that, please reply to me quickly. I'll tell you a solution because I have been through this stage, so I might know what to do.

Also, I want to ask you one thing: after giving resignation, have you completed your intimation period? Reply to me quickly!

Dear Alok,

I have a slightly different view than others.

It is true that your ex-employer cannot force you to come to their office since you are no longer their employee. I am assuming that you left them on good terms. Hence, there is no harm in helping them even after you have left. You can continue to maintain good relations with your ex-bosses and colleagues even after leaving that company. You can inform them that you are always available by telephone to resolve any pending matters. If absolutely necessary, you can even visit them for a short time after arranging a convenient time. You likely have a good understanding of the issue for which they are seeking your help and the complications involved. I do not understand why they are threatening you with a court case. I am certain they are unnecessarily pressuring you, and they are not serious about it. They are likely aware that pursuing a court case is not practical or feasible. I suggest having an open discussion with your ex-company, possibly even over the phone. Clearly communicate that you are willing to assist on your terms but may not be able to visit their office frequently due to your new job. Their threats of a court case will not impact you.

Thanks & Regards

Dear Sameer,

If you are clear on the following, then you need not worry:

Your resignation and relieving letter contain no written conditions from your ex-company. There is no bond agreed upon by you during your service. You are relieved from services without any written conditions, and you have the relieving letter in your hand.

If all the above is clear, then nobody can file a legal case against you.

Regards,
Rajanikanth.

Dear Mr. Singh,

Since it is clear that all your dues were settled and also your ex-employer cannot initiate any action against you, I suggest as a goodwill gesture, please guide them to transition smoothly in your absence. Additionally, remember that the past experience gained has helped you in securing better opportunities. Therefore, there is no harm in offering assistance even after you have left. You can continue to maintain good relations with your bosses and colleagues even after leaving the company.

God forbid, what if you have to return to the same employer in a few months...

Cheers,

Don't worry, Alok. No one can harm you or file a case against you. You are safe, so enjoy your new job and don't worry about anything.

Dear Alok,

No need to worry if you have a relieving letter and a full and final settlement statement. A relieving letter itself indicates that you are relieved from the company and there are no outstanding dues against you. I think after serving the notice period, you should have received the relieving letter.

Hi,

I want to conduct an Employee Satisfaction Survey in my organization. Do you have any questionnaire that will help me in the survey?

Regards,
SD.

Dear Alok,
How can your legal department say that they are going to proceed legally? Generally, a legal department is very cautious in communicating such a message to any ex-employee. Such things happen if something negative or malicious surfaces about an ex-employee. If you did nothing wrong, there is no need to be so apprehensive and defensive. If you are sure nothing went wrong from your side when you were in service, you may ask them what they needed and how you are connected to that.

Alok,

Kindly proceed and take the next step. Your previous company or their legal counsel will face serious consequences for mental harassment as per the labor laws in our country. Please be honest in all your professional transactions, and you will be free anywhere.

Arokian

Hi Alok,

Cheer...

Rule 1
Relieving letter received: tell your ex-company's legal team to approach any court/GOD/hell.

BUT...

Rule 2
Relieving letter not received: Downplay and be polite. Moreover, if you had previously signed a file receipt through Dak or other means, be very careful.

Keep in mind that you should have received a relieving letter and not just clearance from the department, acceptance of resignation, submission, or full and final payment.

Have you given the notice period to the company? If yes, then no one can stop you. If you have full and final settlement with you, then also no one can put you in trouble.

Company makes full and final settlement only after checking records of any pending documents/liabilities, etc. It is absurd for a company to make threats to an "ex-employee." Ask them (verbally) to send you a written (preferably legal) notice. In case they give you one, then consider yourself lucky! Approach a lawyer and file a defamation suit claiming damages.

Best, Tarun Roy Choudhury Professor, Strategic Management