Struggling to Get My Experience Letter After Leaving an IT Job – What Can I Do?

Dear All,

I had worked in one of the IT companies and left because of personal reasons. I worked for almost one and a half years, but in my company, some employees created a rumor that I got a new job, so I left the company. My director is almost like a dictator; without consulting me, he stopped my experience letter. However, I had completed all my formalities for my exit.

What should I do now?

Please help me, I have tried all tricks.

Are you out of your company? Do you have any other related papers with you, including the acknowledgment of your resignation email? Please state clearly what else you have, including the salary slip...

Hey, you said it's a rumor. Then go and talk about the situation and communicate yourself to the 'Hitler'. Let him know that it's not true because if you do not show up, he will have to believe that the rumor is the truth. So, go and speak.

Dear Shbawadiya,

If you have your appointment letter and relieving letter with you, then you don't need an experience letter. If you don't have them, ask for a relieving letter. That would suffice your requirement.

Dear All,

Thanks for your concern, but I want to know the way out of it.

Actually, in my company, the Experience Letter and relieving letter are both the same. After an employee resigns, the director is not talking to them face-to-face or via telephone.

Yes, I have completed my exit formalities and also paid for the notice period. I received the full and final settlement copy, but not the relieving letter.

On the same day as the full and final settlement, I inquired about my relieving letter. However, the new HR informed me that the director is very busy, and the signature is pending. I was asked to come on another day for collection but only after taking an appointment. Despite my efforts to schedule an appointment with the new HR, she continues to ignore me, insisting that I put in a request via email. I promptly sent a request email to both company directors. In response, I was told that I must obtain the relieving letter from the other director exclusively, even though I am aware this matter does not fall under his jurisdiction. Many employees in the company are facing similar issues with the same director, as several have resigned after me.

I have discussed this matter with numerous employees, but no one is willing to speak up.

Regarding the company director's behavior, he always seeks to dominate employees in their work and in front of their juniors. There is a lack of trust in employees.

Actions taken so far:

1) Follow-up via telephone and email.
2) Visited the office in person, waiting for at least 2 hours at the reception.

What should I do next? A friend suggested filing a police complaint, but I am not in favor of this.

What steps should I take now? Following up for over four months is challenging, given the circumstances.

Thank you.

Hi,

You have every right to ask for an experience letter. Assuming you have gone through the normal exit process of serving the notice period or payment in lieu of the same, it is the prerogative of the company to give you your experience and relieving letter. Once you are out of the company, it has no business holding back your relieving order and experience certificate.

Before taking any drastic step, check if there's any sane person in the company whom your boss listens to and talk to them about this problem.

Better still, talk directly to the ex-boss, explaining the situation, the rationale behind quitting, and the reasons thereof. There's no harm in meeting him directly. Suggest that you seek a direct appointment with him when he's not stressed and get your relieving order.

Also, better avoid your ex-colleagues. It appears that out of jealousy or some malice, they have gone against you. Go for a one-on-one approach, and things will fall into place. Otherwise, there's always the legal recourse (but use that as your last resort).

All the best

Hi, you are right when you say that you don't want to go for a police complaint. At the same time, keep chasing them and don't keep anything verbal. Put everything in writing and save all those emails because, God forbid, if you don't get the letter, you will have this series of correspondence as proof for your prospective employer. I would advise you to keep chasing them. Don't lose hope! Cheers!!!

Kiran

Whoever that Hitler is, just file a case of mental harassment against him. Send him a legal notice for not giving you a proper relieving letter and for harassing you for the letter. Let him come to the court with his lawyer and explain to the judge as to why he did not give you the relieving letter when you, on your part, had completed all the formalities. You have given your precious time for his company. Why should you then beg for the relieving letter from him? Pull him to the court and also ask for compensation for mental harassment. Believe me, you will win the case, as he doesn't have anything to defend himself in court. It's a simple reason to file a case, but people like these need to be taught a good lesson for taking others' careers so lightly.