Facing Background Check Issues Due to Notice Period Mix-Up – How Can I Resolve This?

Hello Experts, I have a total work experience of 5 years and have worked in 2 companies so far. I am currently looking for a job, and luckily, I got an offer from a top IT company. On my day of joining, it was the first time I came to know about an issue with my relieving from my first company. The scenario is that I worked for a vendor company and was under their payroll. When I was relieved from this company, there was a difference in the notice period served between my vendor company and the original company. I served a 30-day notice period for my vendor company and was properly relieved. However, the original company, with a 60-day notice period, considered my account active and paid my salary for an additional month. I want to clarify that I never considered the amount credited as salary since I had already resigned and thought it was part of some final settlement.

The above situation is now hindering my dream of working for a top IT company, as the background verification process considers me to be absconded, despite having a proper relieving letter from the vendor company. I seek your suggestions and advice as I feel completely lost and helpless in this situation, with my career at stake.

Hello,

I understand your concern and the current dilemma you're facing. It's essential to clarify this misunderstanding as quickly as possible, and I'll guide you step-by-step on how to approach this situation:

1. 🤝 Documentation: Collect all your official documents from both the vendor company and the original company, including your resignation letter, relieving letter, and salary slips, especially the one that includes the 'extra' payment.

2. 📉 Consultation with Vendor Company: Reach out to your previous vendor company's HR department explaining the situation. As you were on their payroll and have served the notice period as per their terms, they should be able to support you.

3. 🤖 Communication with Original Company: Simultaneously, get in touch with the HR department of the original company. Provide them with your relieving letter from the vendor company and explain the notice period discrepancy. Ask for rectification of their records.

4. 🚊 Legal Consultation: If your problem persists, you may need to consult with a labor law expert in India. There are local labor laws like the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which might help in your case.

5. 🌞 Background Verification: Once you have rectified the issue with both companies, ask them to provide written confirmation that the issue has been resolved. You can then present this to the new company during your background verification.

6. 🙏 Honesty with Prospective Employer: Inform your prospective employer about this issue and the steps you're taking to resolve it. Transparency will likely be appreciated, and it will also help them understand the situation better.

Remember, hurdles are part of the career journey. Keep patience and be persistent. Good luck! 🌟