Facing School Misconduct: How Can My Wife Get Her Salary Check Back After Resigning?

Hi, my wife joined a school 3 months ago, and she resigned from her job 2 days back due to the misconduct of the administration. However, the school had already collected a check for two months' salary, which they are now refusing to return. What can she do now?

Terms and Conditions of the Appointment Letter

What are the terms and conditions of the appointment letter? What is the notice period mentioned in the letter? Have you resigned by tendering a written resignation letter? Did the management reply in writing to the said resignation letter?

Understanding Salary Withholding

What is the exact meaning of "the school had collected a check of two months' salary"?

Without having all the details, it is difficult to advise. However, it looks like your wife did not serve the notice period, and hence the school is withholding the salary in lieu of notice pay. Is that the case?

You have stated that your wife resigned from her job at a school due to the misbehavior of the administration. Legally speaking, there was no need for her to resign, as she could have brought the issue to the attention of the Head Master/Head Mistress/Principal or the Secretary/President of the school, highlighting the conduct of the administration.

Anyway, since she has already resigned, she will need to submit a detailed letter outlining all the facts that led to her resignation. If any of her colleagues can serve as witnesses or provide support for her case, it may increase the chances of her reinstatement at the school, or the management may reconsider the notice period based on the circumstances.

In cases of sexual harassment, you can file a First Information Report (FIR) against the concerned administrator at the relevant Police Station. Based on the facts presented, they will take appropriate action against the administrator.

Thank you.