Feeling Stuck After Submitting Fake Documents: What Can I Do Now?

Dear all,

Please advise me on how to navigate this challenging situation. I had been working at a reputable company for about 2 years. However, I received a promising opportunity at an MNC and decided to resign on April 09. The notice period was 3 months, and I worked for almost one and a half months, continuously requesting a Relieving order. Despite my best efforts, they hesitated to provide me with the letter, and it seemed their intention was to jeopardize my MNC offer. They insisted that I complete the entire notice period, even though I had 50 days of Privileged leave in credit, which they refused to set off against the notice period. Due to the immense pressure from my current employer, I resorted to forging the relieving order and submitted it. Now, my previous company has informed my current employer that I was not properly relieved. Consequently, they have started pressuring my current employer to provide them with the documents I had forged and submitted. I openly confessed to my HR about the circumstances that led me to submit fake documents. I am currently feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. I am uncertain whether my current employer will terminate my employment. I have pleaded several times to obtain the relieving order but faced humiliation instead. Can you please advise on what actions my previous company might take if they discover the forged document? I am extremely anxious about the situation.

Regards,
Dhanya

Dear Dhanya,

Forging any document is a serious error. I am sure some legal experts will respond to your message. In the meantime, please consult a lawyer. Also, see https://www.citehr.com/197032-submit...-letter-5.html found at forging relieving letter - Google Search.

Have a nice day.

Simhan
A retired academic in the UK.

Dear Dhanya,

I do not know the policy of your company on the outcome of background verification, but there is a possibility that misrepresentation of facts on employment and education may be a subject of 'ZERO TOLERANCE.' Your case goes a stage beyond misrepresentation of facts. Here, the documents have been forged. I am not sure if you had the option of paying for not serving the full notice period. Had it been there, you could have used it. To be honest, I don't see an easy solution for you in this case unless or until your current organization does not have strong policies on this subject.

Dear Buddy,

You have made a serious mistake. You should have clarified your situation before joining. Now, as an employer, they have the authority to take any action against you, including legal measures.

Please speak to a senior HR representative and explain your situation clearly and promptly. Don't delay any further, as your previous employer could potentially use this information in a more damaging way.

Thank you.