Seeking Advice on Resignation and Legal Recourse
I am an Assistant Professor and have been working in a private college for the past 7 years. Recently, I received an attractive offer from a University, which I believe is a great opportunity for my career growth with a substantial salary increase. I discussed this offer with my immediate supervisor, who approved of my decision. Consequently, I drafted a resignation letter, which was endorsed by my supervisor, indicating my last working day as 30-6-15 due to my good conduct. I submitted this resignation to the College Director on 5-6-15, requesting to serve the one-month notice period and be relieved by 30-6-15. At the time of resignation, I had 6 Casual Leaves and 3 Annual Leaves left.
As a core committee member involved in the crucial task of admissions within the organization, I also informed the Admissions Director about my resignation. However, he expressed hesitance in releasing me immediately, as he preferred that I stay until the completion of the admission process, which would extend my service by another month. Despite having completed essential tasks and offering to train a replacement to ensure a smooth transition, the Admissions Director was reluctant to agree. I even proposed negotiating to stay longer at my current salary but received no response. Due to the pressing nature of the admission process, I was unable to utilize my accrued leave except in emergencies.
I respectfully informed the Admissions Director multiple times about my obligation to start a new role by a specific date to align with the commencement of the new session at the University. Unfortunately, he did not agree to release me on my requested last working day. On 26-6-15, I officially submitted my resignation via email to the College Director and my immediate supervisor, with a copy sent to my personal email address. On my last working day, I requested to initiate the Full and Final settlement process and clear any pending dues. However, the College Director mentioned that without a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Admissions Director, the exit process could not proceed. Subsequently, the Admissions Director issued a note instructing not to relieve me before 31-7-15, and my salary was put on hold.
I commenced my new job on 1-7-15 and provided them with a copy of my resignation letter duly acknowledged by the office. They acknowledged the resignation and granted me the necessary time to settle in.
I seek advice on the possible legal recourse if my salary remains unpaid or if an experience certificate is not provided after 1-08-15.
Regards,
Varun
I am an Assistant Professor and have been working in a private college for the past 7 years. Recently, I received an attractive offer from a University, which I believe is a great opportunity for my career growth with a substantial salary increase. I discussed this offer with my immediate supervisor, who approved of my decision. Consequently, I drafted a resignation letter, which was endorsed by my supervisor, indicating my last working day as 30-6-15 due to my good conduct. I submitted this resignation to the College Director on 5-6-15, requesting to serve the one-month notice period and be relieved by 30-6-15. At the time of resignation, I had 6 Casual Leaves and 3 Annual Leaves left.
As a core committee member involved in the crucial task of admissions within the organization, I also informed the Admissions Director about my resignation. However, he expressed hesitance in releasing me immediately, as he preferred that I stay until the completion of the admission process, which would extend my service by another month. Despite having completed essential tasks and offering to train a replacement to ensure a smooth transition, the Admissions Director was reluctant to agree. I even proposed negotiating to stay longer at my current salary but received no response. Due to the pressing nature of the admission process, I was unable to utilize my accrued leave except in emergencies.
I respectfully informed the Admissions Director multiple times about my obligation to start a new role by a specific date to align with the commencement of the new session at the University. Unfortunately, he did not agree to release me on my requested last working day. On 26-6-15, I officially submitted my resignation via email to the College Director and my immediate supervisor, with a copy sent to my personal email address. On my last working day, I requested to initiate the Full and Final settlement process and clear any pending dues. However, the College Director mentioned that without a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Admissions Director, the exit process could not proceed. Subsequently, the Admissions Director issued a note instructing not to relieve me before 31-7-15, and my salary was put on hold.
I commenced my new job on 1-7-15 and provided them with a copy of my resignation letter duly acknowledged by the office. They acknowledged the resignation and granted me the necessary time to settle in.
I seek advice on the possible legal recourse if my salary remains unpaid or if an experience certificate is not provided after 1-08-15.
Regards,
Varun