Facing Legal Threats After Resigning Without Notice: What Are My Options?

I joined a company a few months back. After working for one month in that company, I resigned. (Reason: They made me work day and night, but let's leave that aside.) Now, the company policy says that I have to serve a two-month notice period. However, I didn't. After resignation, I worked there for 14 days and then never went back.

The company sent me one telegram and two letters, stating unauthorized absence from duty, and insisted that I go back and serve the notice period. I can't do that. They claimed they faced monetary loss, reputation loss, and project loss.

They say if I do not go back, they will take legal action against me. Now, what is that legal action? Also, I have to compensate for the losses they have faced. Can they really ask for the loss they faced because of my resignation? Because in that case, they can project any amount. In my appointment letter, it was salary in lieu of notice period. One more thing, in the recent letter, they have mentioned my wrong resignation date (no idea if this is a deliberate act or what). They mentioned my original resignation date + 7 days!

Moreover, I have not replied to any of the letters until now on the suggestion of one of my relatives. Will that go against me?

Please advise.

Unprofessional Behavior and Consequences

But I would like to say that Mr. Stanonymous, you have shown really unprofessional behavior, which is not tolerable. Every time I see people posting this kind of query, it makes me feel sad that people are not serious about their future and are not taking employment terms/norms seriously.

You admitted that you have done wrong, and as BSSV said, you have posted the same query in other places too, which itself shows your fear of facing legal actions from your employer. It would be an appropriate and sensible action because you have done this consciously.

The reason you have presented does not make sense either. You said that they overloaded you with work, which made you feel compelled to take this action, is also not acceptable. I can't believe an employee can be assigned too much work within just a month of joining an organization and being completely new to the environment. Even someone with a lot of experience can't be expected to do the work as you have described, let alone a trainee who is in the process of learning the practical aspects.

Therefore, your reasons are not acceptable and are punishable. I would suggest you go to your employer and discuss the issue with them to find a solution; otherwise, be prepared to face the consequences that you have brought upon yourself.

"This is not good for our system/market and for the careers of those who are doing the same."

The original post contains several contradictions, such as stating "worked for a few months" and then "after I worked for a month." This raises the question of how many days the person actually worked. The email reflects an immature and confused individual without focus, unfortunately burdened with misconceptions. Let's conclude this, my respected members of the blog, without wasting time.

Having said this, my suggestion:

1. Mr. Stanonymous, there is no point in running or hiding. You have upset your employer, which is unethical and unacceptable, as my friends have mentioned. Be bold and face the problem. Meet the contact person in person and explain your point. Suggest that you may join work at a later date due to your confused state of mind. Put sincere effort into adhering to the standards and release yourself with dignity. Otherwise, face legal action, to which they are entitled if properly presented. Remember, mistakes happen, and they worsen if you don't correct them. Even if you succeed in evading them now (because your current employers may lose interest in pursuing your case), it will remain a deterrent in your future prospects of joining any reputable establishments. Ideally, your employers may have been infuriated by the way you treated them; a sincere apology and penance should help. May God bless you with wisdom.