I work in Hyderabad in a MNC as a manager. I joined about 10 months back and since I have joined I have tried to get improve productivity of my team. However this led to unhappiness amongst a few employees and they complained of workplace harrassment. Now the company , approx 2 months after recieving the complaint(s) constituted an enquiry panel. This panel called me for 2 meetings of 1 hour each in a 7 day period and questioned me verbally about certain incidents of where I got angry on team members. During the meeting, which was like an interrogation, I was asked about certain allegations. I effectively proved some of them to be blatantly false, whereas other incidents were 1-1 where I couldn't provide any evidence.
After these 2 meetings, I was called by the HR to office and I was told that you are being asked to resign as the inquiry's has found misconduct applicable. I asked for a written copy of the complaints, which I wasn't provided. I also asked who the complainants were, and who did the team talk to for getting evidence. I also asked to know what policies have I violated, I need that in writing. Still nothing was given to me. The HR refused to provide anything in writing and said you have a choice of resigning. If you do resign on your own, we will ensure this looks like a formal resignation and you will be given one month notice pay as per contract. The HR refused to give me an alternate appeal procedure as well. I eventually resigned to safeguard my career.
Now my question is - did the company follow the right procedure in conducting the inquiry.
As a manager, what options am I entitled to (since I don't fall in the workman category). Can an organization terminate services abruptly without providing any written paperwork (chargesheet, show cause notice, etc) . What next steps should I take to get justice.
Thank you in advance for any insights you can provide.
After these 2 meetings, I was called by the HR to office and I was told that you are being asked to resign as the inquiry's has found misconduct applicable. I asked for a written copy of the complaints, which I wasn't provided. I also asked who the complainants were, and who did the team talk to for getting evidence. I also asked to know what policies have I violated, I need that in writing. Still nothing was given to me. The HR refused to provide anything in writing and said you have a choice of resigning. If you do resign on your own, we will ensure this looks like a formal resignation and you will be given one month notice pay as per contract. The HR refused to give me an alternate appeal procedure as well. I eventually resigned to safeguard my career.
Now my question is - did the company follow the right procedure in conducting the inquiry.
As a manager, what options am I entitled to (since I don't fall in the workman category). Can an organization terminate services abruptly without providing any written paperwork (chargesheet, show cause notice, etc) . What next steps should I take to get justice.
Thank you in advance for any insights you can provide.