Feeling Stressed After Joining a New Job? Seeking Advice on Handling Contract Terms and Work Pressure

Hi, I am Rakhi. I have received a joining or appointment letter from a reputed company through email. The conditions include a 6-month temporary period. Additionally, if I decide to leave the company within 2 years, I am obligated to pay 12 months' salary to the company. Furthermore, if I wish to resign after 3 years, I must provide advance notice to the company.

My concern is that all communication, such as receiving and acknowledging the appointment letter, is done via email. I have also submitted a written assurance letter to the company confirming my ability to join on the specified date. There seems to be a timing issue with the company.

It has been a week since I joined the company, and I am currently working there. However, I am experiencing a lot of mental pressure and physical stress. Could you kindly advise me on what actions I can take to alleviate this situation?

Dear creativebit,

I feel the company is not ethical, and there is some problem with it. Before joining this company, if you are under so much pressure and confusion, then think about what will happen after joining. I would suggest that if you have another job offer, then don't join this one. The terms and conditions are not reasonable. It seems like the offer is a trap, so be careful.

Regarding all documents via email, it would be wise to take a hard copy of the appointment letter so that there are no problems in the future. If you have already decided not to join and are worried about your assurance letter, there is no need to worry. You can send them another letter stating that you are not coming due to XYZ reason (if you don't want to give a reason, that's fine) or call them to inform that you are not interested in their offer. They can't do anything.

Kind regards

Dear White Eagle,

I joined the company a week ago, and now I feel the mounting pressure. I am concerned about potential legal actions if I resign from the job.

Dear creativebit,

You are in the probation period and have not received a proper appointment letter. You can leave the job without any fear of repercussions because the company is also legally at fault. The most they can do is not provide you with a relieving letter. I believe you do not need a relieving letter or any type of communication from them as you have recently joined the organization and will not include this company experience on your CV. Simply resign from the job and move on.

In India, bonded labor is abolished, and during the probation period, any bond is not legally enforceable.

Thank you.

Hi Rakhi,

Forget about everything and focus on your current job as you've already joined (after all, you've already mentioned it is a reputed company). Rather than posting your questions on CiteHR, it would be wise to meet your HR representative and clarify your doubts regarding the joining papers, etc. Trust me, it is better to approach your HR for answers than this website, which has nothing to do with your organization's workings!

Do let us know, however, the outcome of your conversation so that others can benefit if they are in the same dilemma.

Regards, Neeraj K. Singh

Neeraj K. Singh has correctly suggested sorting out these misgivings by improving the interpersonal relationships of your company's HR team.

Regards,
N.K. Mishra

Dear Rakhi,

This is a kind of bonded labor which is not allowed in India and goes against international social and ethical laws.

The appointment letter issued to you itself has no legality, so there is no need to worry about the organization. Since you have already joined the organization, please continue your job and focus on your work to become a team leader for your organization.

If you ever feel uncomfortable or wish to leave the organization, it is very easy. You can do so by writing an email or sending a notice to your organization, stating the issue regarding the legality of the appointment letter. You have the right to fight this case, as the organization has no right to challenge your notice or email in court. Therefore, you are free to continue your job without any tension.

Please feel free to seek help from our NGO; we will fight your case free of cost if the need arises.

Best Regards,

Sajid Ansari - Delhi

Dear Rakhi,

An unlawful contract cannot be enforced. Such conditions as you have mentioned do not stand the scrutiny of the law. Any condition has to be just, fair, and defensible in the eyes of the law. How can you call such a company a "reputed" company? I think you mean "reputed" as in the erstwhile Satyam. Since it speaks volumes about the philosophy and ethics of the company, you'll be better off if you can find a suitable job ASAP. The company cannot harm you in any legal way. Monthly remuneration of Rs. 18,000 CTC means just that; inclusive of everything and all perks and benefits.

Regards.

Dear Rakhi,

I totally agree with Raj. The terms and conditions in your appointment letter are unlawful. You can resign from the job whenever you want. It's up to you whether you want to work in the present company for 1 month or 3 years.

Thank you.