I was working as a software developer trainee in an IT company. I signed a service bond (only 5 lines on a 100rs stamp paper) that stated if I leave the company within 2 years from the date xx-xx-2016, I have to give them 1,00,000rs. However, they didn't issue any appointment letter that explains my role, salary, training, resignation procedure, etc. They were only providing me with a 6000rs salary every month to my bank account. I worked there for 5 months, and they started telling me that I am not worth 6000rs, which hurt me a lot. I left the company by sending a resignation through email with a good review only, without stating any bad remarks. Now, they are sending me a legal notice through a lawyer to pay the compensation amount (service bond amount) of 1,00,000.
Key Issues with the Employment Agreement
1. Only a Service Bond signed on a 100rs stamp paper (only 5 lines of a statement).
2. No appointment letter was given.
3. Only a 6000rs per month salary to the bank account, no PF, nothing.
4. They orally said after 3 months they would increase my salary to 12000rs, so I signed the bond.
5. I was from a distant place, I stayed there in a PG. 6000rs per month is very difficult for living, especially for 2 years.
Seeking Advice
What should I do now? I don't have money to spend on a lawyer. Can I neglect the lawyer's notice?
Regards
Key Issues with the Employment Agreement
1. Only a Service Bond signed on a 100rs stamp paper (only 5 lines of a statement).
2. No appointment letter was given.
3. Only a 6000rs per month salary to the bank account, no PF, nothing.
4. They orally said after 3 months they would increase my salary to 12000rs, so I signed the bond.
5. I was from a distant place, I stayed there in a PG. 6000rs per month is very difficult for living, especially for 2 years.
Seeking Advice
What should I do now? I don't have money to spend on a lawyer. Can I neglect the lawyer's notice?
Regards