Can I Get an Experience Letter After Being Terminated for Taking Leave for My Mom's Cancer?

sukanya-sanyal
I worked in a renowned MNC for a year. During my employment, I had to take two months of leave as my mother was suffering from terminal cancer. I informed my HR manager and all the concerned persons about the leave extension. I received a response from HR stating they were looking into it and would provide an update, but I didn't receive any further response. I even tried calling my HR manager and kept her updated about the entire scenario, but they verbally terminated me without any prior notification (no formal termination email). During the year, I completed three months of training and around five months of project work. I also asked them via email and call about rejoining, but I didn't get any response.

I also had a bond for two years, but I worked for a year. Will I get an experience letter?
vmlakshminarayanan
It is very unfortunate that you have been terminated by your employer while you were attending to your sick mother. You mentioned that you were verbally terminated by your employer, which is not clear. Normally, many employers consider leave requests from employees when the medical reasons are genuine. However, when leaves are extended or prolonged without a fixed commitment of resuming work from the employee's side, and there is no other option, they may proceed with the separation process as it affects the production count.

You can still approach your employer in person with all medical documents and request proper relief, either by serving proper notice or receiving payment in lieu of notice. Your employer might consider it. At times, a communication gap can be the main reason for conflicts.
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