Facing a Bond Dilemma: How Can I Retrieve My Certificate Without Paying a Huge Fee?

Hello sir,

Recently, I joined a new job and signed a bond for a one-month duration with a fixed salary of 10k in this organization. However, I have not yet received any salary. Now, I need to leave the organization due to some personal problems. My employer is asking for 50,000 rupees as a training cost, which I cannot afford. What should I do to retrieve my certificate?

Please provide me with a suitable solution. I am feeling extremely frustrated.

Thank you.

Dear,

If you have undergone training and signed the contract, you are required to adhere to the terms of the contract. If you decide to leave your job, the employer may request reimbursement for the training expenses. Therefore, it is recommended that you comply with the terms of the contract or be prepared to reimburse the training costs.

Please ensure you follow the guidelines outlined in the standing order act.

Thank you.

Sir,

Yes, sir, I'm ready to pay the amount, but it's so costly compared to my salary. I just want to know what is the minimum amount I must pay them if my salary is 10k.

You may ask a legal consultant whether, as per the law, it is mandatory or not. I don't think any law mandates signing a bond. Kindly consult a legal advisor.

Dear Nilesh,

You are absolutely right that bonded labor is illegal in India. Signing a bond is subject to recovering the actual amount spent towards employee training based on the bond. No employer can forcibly hold any employee to serve their employment; however, it is my personal advice to all employees not to sign any bond in case of training. The employee must be aware of the clause regarding the actual training cost before signing the bond.

Thanks & Regards,
Devesh Chauhan

Understanding Bond Terms and Conditions

What are the terms and conditions of the bond? If it is Rs. 50,000 that your company has asked you to pay to leave, then you need to decide based on those terms and conditions you have already signed. It is the company management that can take a liberal view, not any third person.

Please talk to your senior after preparing yourself with justification as to why you should be helped with this bond. It is possible you may get their support fully or partially. There is no harm in discussing this with your immediate senior.

Regards,
RDS Yadav
Labour Law Advisor
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I wonder if you are fed up only within one month of your joining. However, there are no rules for breaking a bond. Subject to legal implications, it is at your sweet will to break the bond or not at your own risk and responsibility. Instead of asking for a solution based on an unclear description, it would be better to read the conditions prescribed in your bond or appointment order, or provide a full description here as additional necessary information to obtain an appropriate solution from the members.