I am running a small software organization with 4-5 staff. I recently caught an employee who had sold a design created for one of our clients to someone else. When asked to explain his actions, the discussion got heated which ultimately led to him charging at me physically, for which a police complaint was registered and settlement reached at end of day wherein he agreed to resign and settle matters.
However, a week later he has sent a legal notice demanding 3 months salary, lawyers fee and a bonus for 30 months of work. His notice period is 1 month. I have not issued any termination letter so far and he has not been reporting to work since then. I am willing to negotiate and give him his rightful dues.
What are the options available with me? I do not wish to name myself or the concerned employee and keep things confidential as things may be sub-judice shortly.
Thanks in advance for your valuable tips and guidance.
However, a week later he has sent a legal notice demanding 3 months salary, lawyers fee and a bonus for 30 months of work. His notice period is 1 month. I have not issued any termination letter so far and he has not been reporting to work since then. I am willing to negotiate and give him his rightful dues.
What are the options available with me? I do not wish to name myself or the concerned employee and keep things confidential as things may be sub-judice shortly.
Thanks in advance for your valuable tips and guidance.