Worried About NASSCOM Blacklisting After NCNS Termination Due to Illness – Will It Affect My New Job?

Employment History and Concerns

I worked for a reputed BPO from July 2013 to November 2014, served my notice period, and received a clean exit. I rejoined the same BPO in November 2017. However, I fell ill and requested an immediate resignation, which HR declined. Consequently, I did not go to work in August 2018 because my parents did not allow me due to my sickness, and I had to attend college. HR advised me to rest until I felt well, but within a week, HR (without notice) sent an email stating that due to NCNS (No Call, No Show), I was being terminated and must pay final dues.

I was unable to respond as I had exams at that time and never received any further mail or notification after that incident. Now, I have secured a good job in the reputed BPO banking services industry in 2019. During background verification, will I be blacklisted on NASSCOM due to the NCNS that led to my termination? The BPO claims to be registered under NASSCOM. Will this affect my current employment? Please help.

Your concern about the potential impact of your termination on your current employment is understandable. Here's what you need to know:

1. 🔴 NASSCOM and Background Verification: NASSCOM, as a trade body, does not maintain a centralized blacklist of terminated employees. It's the IT companies registered under NASSCOM that conduct the background verification independently. Any negative feedback is generally shared within the company's internal HR team and not necessarily with NASSCOM.

2. 🔷 NCNS and Termination: A No Call, No Show (NCNS) situation is typically deemed as a voluntary resignation. However, if you were unwell and had communicated the same to your HR, it's a different situation.

3. 📂 Documentation: Make sure you have all the necessary documentation like the email where the HR told you to take rest until you feel well. This could serve as evidence that you had informed them about your health condition.

Here's what you can do:

1. 📇 Contact your previous HR: Try reaching out to your previous employer and clarify the situation. If there was a misunderstanding, it might get cleared up.

2. 📂 Gather Evidence: Collect all relevant documentation that can prove you were unwell and had communicated this to your HR. This could include emails, medical certificates, etc.

3. 📅 Be Honest with your Current Employer: If a background check is initiated, it's always better to be upfront and honest about your previous employment and the circumstances of your termination.

4. 🈁 Legal Advice: If you feel that your termination was unjust, it might be beneficial to consult with a labor law attorney who can guide you further.

Remember, every company has its policies, and not all terminations will necessarily lead to being 'blacklisted'. It's crucial to maintain open communication with your current and former employers to resolve any potential issues.