How Can My Friend Resolve a Termination for Absconding After Resignation Due to Health Issues?

Termination Due to Absconding: Seeking Advice

One of my friends working at RBEI has been terminated due to being considered for absconding. Actually, he had submitted his resignation one month prior. Unfortunately, due to health reasons, he was unable to go to the office for a week and failed to inform his managers. Additionally, he missed responding to several calls from his manager. The following week, he sent an email to his manager explaining his medical situation and requested early relief (although the notice period is 90 days). The manager responded by stating that he had already been relieved and instructed him to meet with HR.

During the meeting with HR, he was informed that his service was terminated due to absconding, and he would not receive a relieving letter. Furthermore, he was asked to pay for the remaining days of his notice period. Even if they were to consider providing a relieving letter, his exit would not be deemed a clean one, potentially impacting his background verification with future employers.

I would appreciate your feedback on this situation and any legal guidelines that could help salvage his career.

Regards,
Shashwat

The information provided doesn't mention if the failure of your friend is covered by the policy of the organization. It would carry more weight if such incidences were accommodated by this organization in the past. If none, the organization has a winnable case against your friend. Please note that your friend was serving a notice, hence was expected to avail himself/herself to the organization in order to train the successor for smooth handing over. Unexpected absence may be regarded as sabotage to the organization if not reported with valid reasons.

There's a lot that this organization may suspect, such as stealing of information for the benefit of the next organization. It is also important to understand how your friend used to relate with the management. If relations were not sound, this decision is the result and may not be viewed as a surprise.