My Experience with Workplace Harassment and Resignation
I joined a machine tool industry in Peenya, Bangalore, in January 2019. A week ago, the Managing Director (MD) called me into his office and began accusing and abusing me regarding my leadership style. He used insults and threats. I was disappointed and scared by the abusive behavior to which I had been subjected multiple times while working for the company. Unable to endure it any longer, I resigned on the same day, informing them that I would serve the notice period of three months.
Challenges with Proposed Transfer and Travel
As things progressed, my manager called me and presented two options: either to be relieved on the same day or to work in another plant without being assigned any tasks. The issue is that I currently travel 20-25 km from home to Peenya, totaling 40-50 km in heavy traffic daily to reach the office. The new location they are proposing is an additional 45-50 km from Peenya, making it 65-70 km from my home, resulting in a total of 120-140 km of travel per day. Due to my family responsibilities, with two kids whom I need to take care of after office hours, traveling to that place is not feasible.
Threats and Unfair Treatment
I was also threatened with the withholding of salary payment if I do not report to the new location. I requested to serve the notice period at Peenya; however, they are citing a clause in the appointment letter regarding transfers. I am willing to be relieved immediately if they pay me the three months' salary, as is a condition if either party chooses to avoid the notice period. They are not willing to honor this but insist on harassing me by transferring me to a different location.
Concerns About False Accusations and Safety
Can a company transfer an employee after resignation with vindictive and harassing motivations to avoid paying the notice period money? Recently, they have accused me of deleting files from an additional laptop they provided and spreading negative rumors among other employees in the company. I suspect they are using intimidation tactics to force me to leave without receiving what is owed to me. There might be false accusations of theft, misconduct, and sexual harassment. Given the aggressive nature of my MD, I feel insecure about my health and safety working for him in a new place far away. I believe they are willing to go to any extent to damage my reputation, blackmail me, and threaten me into accepting to leave without receiving my salary.
Seeking Advice on Rights and Options
Is there anything I can do to prevent being transferred and serve my notice period? What rights do I have, and what are my options to proceed against this organization?
I joined a machine tool industry in Peenya, Bangalore, in January 2019. A week ago, the Managing Director (MD) called me into his office and began accusing and abusing me regarding my leadership style. He used insults and threats. I was disappointed and scared by the abusive behavior to which I had been subjected multiple times while working for the company. Unable to endure it any longer, I resigned on the same day, informing them that I would serve the notice period of three months.
Challenges with Proposed Transfer and Travel
As things progressed, my manager called me and presented two options: either to be relieved on the same day or to work in another plant without being assigned any tasks. The issue is that I currently travel 20-25 km from home to Peenya, totaling 40-50 km in heavy traffic daily to reach the office. The new location they are proposing is an additional 45-50 km from Peenya, making it 65-70 km from my home, resulting in a total of 120-140 km of travel per day. Due to my family responsibilities, with two kids whom I need to take care of after office hours, traveling to that place is not feasible.
Threats and Unfair Treatment
I was also threatened with the withholding of salary payment if I do not report to the new location. I requested to serve the notice period at Peenya; however, they are citing a clause in the appointment letter regarding transfers. I am willing to be relieved immediately if they pay me the three months' salary, as is a condition if either party chooses to avoid the notice period. They are not willing to honor this but insist on harassing me by transferring me to a different location.
Concerns About False Accusations and Safety
Can a company transfer an employee after resignation with vindictive and harassing motivations to avoid paying the notice period money? Recently, they have accused me of deleting files from an additional laptop they provided and spreading negative rumors among other employees in the company. I suspect they are using intimidation tactics to force me to leave without receiving what is owed to me. There might be false accusations of theft, misconduct, and sexual harassment. Given the aggressive nature of my MD, I feel insecure about my health and safety working for him in a new place far away. I believe they are willing to go to any extent to damage my reputation, blackmail me, and threaten me into accepting to leave without receiving my salary.
Seeking Advice on Rights and Options
Is there anything I can do to prevent being transferred and serve my notice period? What rights do I have, and what are my options to proceed against this organization?