Left BPO Due to Work Pressure: Can They Legally Demand Rs 8500 from Me?

I joined a BPO on 16th September 2015 and left on 6th October 2015. Now they are asking for the recovery of Rs 8500. What if I don't pay the amount? I left that BPO due to work pressure. Can they take legal action against me if I don't pay the recovery amount?

They did not give any salary to me because I worked only for 20 days. In my offer letter, it is mentioned that I have to pay 1 month's salary to the company if I leave without giving a notice period of 15 days.

Aswathi33 - It is difficult to state whether the company will or will not take further action. It is enforceable under contract law, but it is challenging when read in conjunction with labor law and the applicable labor laws of the state. I recommend writing a letter to HR, asking them to deduct from 20 days of pay and inform you of the remaining balance. The remaining amount should be significantly less and payable.

Please let us know the content of the recovery letter sent to you asking for Rs. 8500. Is it for the 10-day notice period, which is short, or are they demanding anything else? We need this information to provide an appropriate view.