Facing Unfair Treatment at Parle Global: How Can I Get My Settlement and Justice?

Issues at Parle Global Technologies Pvt Ltd

I was working at Parle Global Technologies Pvt Ltd, a company involved in the manufacturing and supply of tablet compression tools, counting, packaging, blister change, and tube filling machines in Mumbai. They have two units in Vasai and one in Ahmedabad. I joined the company in May 2014.

This company has a very strict policy of not interacting with female staff, not even allowing long conversations. If they observe a male and female having a discussion for an extended period, they are monitored even after office hours. The HR manager is instructed to track them to their residences after office hours. The company has appointed a GM HR who is unprofessional; he engages in inappropriate activities within the company. His name is Ramesh Titre, and despite the management being aware that he was dismissed from his previous organization, he was hired at this level. Almost nine HR professionals have resigned due to his immature behavior. All these issues have been brought to the attention of our MD, Mr. Mahendra Mehta, and emails have been sent to all HODs regarding his behavior, but no action has been taken against him because he has falsely portrayed having connections with local politicians.

Personal Experience and Request for Assistance

In my case, I was in contact with a female colleague, and we used to talk after office hours. My mistake was using my office number to chat with her. The GM HR tracked this and asked me to resign. I complied and submitted my resignation, but to date, I have not received my settlement amount or acceptance of my resignation letter. I need suggestions on how to handle this case. I want the management to take strict action against the GM HR, Mr. Ramesh Titre, and provide justice to all HR professionals who have left the company due to his unprofessional behavior. They owe me three months' notice period and my PF. Many resigned employees are unable to withdraw their PF due to him being the authorized signatory.

The Managing Director, Mr. Mahendra Mehta, is turning a deaf ear to all our requests because he benefits from not paying the employees their settlements. There are two HR executives who are closely associated with Ramesh Titre; he instructs them to engage in inappropriate activities and gather reports after office hours. Their names are Prakash Samal and Mangesh Shinde. They are undergraduates but are given more importance than a manager. In fact, they are the favored employees of Mr. Ramesh Titre after office hours.

Awaiting a reply to resolve my problem. Please help.

Thanks & Regards,
Kumar Nair
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Since you have resigned from the company, you owe notice to the company. However, if the company has not accepted your service for the notice period, then only it has to pay you the notice period salary. As you were in the manufacturing sector, please check the provisions of the applicable standing order on relieving order, final dues, leave salary, etc., and accordingly, you can send a request for them.

With the revised PF guidelines, it is no longer necessary to get the signature of the earlier organization for the transfer of PF lying with RPFC. Regarding your grievances against GM/HR and his cohorts, since the top management is not in a mood to listen, there is not much you can do presently.

You resigned in vain. You should not have resigned over a verbal call. Please review your appointment letter for terms and conditions regarding the notice pay, and also refer to the Standing Order of your company as suggested by Mr. KK-HR. How could you expect professionalism from your GM-HR when you did not act in a professional manner? While you may consider the GM-HR as worthless, the proprietor sees value in him. If you have substantial grounds, you can always file a complaint with the labor office for your entitled benefits. Your PF is safe, and you can withdraw it online.

Thank you.