Stuck Without My Experience Letter: How Can I Get It from My Previous Employer?

Hello, I am SShenoyB (would like to be anonymous). I would like to know a few things. Before that, let me brief you about the current situation.

I started my first job at Mphasis Ltd as a CSR in BPO in February 2014. In July 2015, I was notified that Mphasis was going to be acquired by HGS. I completed the documentation on August 17, 2015. On the day of documentation, I received a set of documents, including a letter of appointment dated September 1, 2015, from HGS, an F&F letter from Mphasis, and a letter from Mphasis stating that I would be relieved from my duties on August 31, 2015. However, I have not yet received my relieving letter and experience letter. I requested details from my manager and was informed that the relieving letter and experience letter will only be provided when I quit my current job at HGS after serving the notice period. When I contacted HR, I was threatened to be blacklisted.

Now, please advise on what steps to take under these circumstances. How can I obtain my relieving letter and experience letter from Mphasis?

Dear SShenoyB, You have written about your requirement; nevertheless, we still need further information to give suggestions of any kind.

Acquisition of Mphasis by HGS

In July 2015, there was a notification about the acquisition of Mphasis by HGS. Were you explicitly told to submit your papers, or did you resign on your own? While companies do get acquired, why did this acquisition impact your continuation in the company?

Experience Certificate Inquiry

Regarding inquiring about the experience certificate, why did HR get so annoyed and threaten to blacklist you? Was there friction between you? Did you unintentionally touch a nerve?

Please provide a little more information.

Thanks,

Dinesh Divekar

Your existing company was acquired by another. You received a new appointment letter and a full and final settlement letter from the old company. It was an acquisition, not a termination. So, why are you asking for a relieving letter? Your manager has already informed you that you will receive a relieving letter from the new company when you leave. Why do you need to bother the HR department when they have already explained things clearly to you?

Dear SShenoyB,

The company has provided you with your Full and Final settlement and also the appointment letter. You are not unemployed. There is a communication to you that the relieving letter will be given to you upon your exit from the new company.

So, what is the urgent need for you to obtain the letter immediately? If you are already leaving the new company, then as well, submit your resignation and the letters shall follow.

Regards,
Ashutosh Thakre