Navigating Job Transition After Termination: Can I Hide My Past Employment Details?

Dear All, kindly help me with my query. I have been terminated from Company X on the grounds that I had an affair with my colleague in the office. The same colleague had raised a sexual harassment case against me. After an investigation that lasted for seven months, the committee concluded that the case of sexual harassment was not proven, but they cited that I had misused my position as the head. They suggested stern action against the complainant (the colleague) and equally stern action against me. Both of us were terminated from the services. I have also received my full and final settlement. As per the termination letter, it states an act of indiscipline (under the clause of the appointment letter).

Now, I want to join another company. Can I join without the relieving letter? Or should I join another company without mentioning Company X? Will the new company come to know about my previous employment details based on PAN and Aadhaar? Is there any way out? I need your assistance; kindly provide the right answers from an HR perspective as the role of HR starts post-joining.

Questions Regarding Employment Transition

Q1: Do I need to hide my UAN?

Q2: Will the new company know my employment details? (As I am planning to change my CV and remove the experience of Company X, and replace it with my own business)

In case of any supporting information that can be shared on a one-to-one basis.

But my questions remained unanswered. Does the company check details with EPFO in case my earlier UAN number is linked to my PAN and Aadhaar?

You need not worry. There is nothing to do with EPFO & ESIC for a background check. One thing you have to keep in mind is that EPFO and ESIC are linked to your Aadhaar number, and you cannot hide your employment tenure with the business. When you start with a new opening at another company with EPFO coverage, your Aadhaar will reveal your previous linkage with the ex-employer. So, do not hide and contact your ex-company to find an amicable way to obtain a relieving letter. In cases like yours, employers always ask for resignations as termination can create certain rights for employees in a court of law that may be detrimental to companies.

Regards

Dear Sir,

In your case, I would suggest that you stick to "Honesty is the best policy." Be open with your new employer, and I am sure they would appreciate your honesty. As you have been exonerated from the sexual harassment case, why worry? Please remember, lies are always caught. Avoid any kind of flirting with office colleagues.

Thank you.