Facing Notice Period Woes: How to Handle Unfair Salary Deductions and Background Check Issues?

Hello All,

I'm concerned with the issue below.

Earlier, I was working with one company, and I received an offer from another company. I had to join within a week, so I resigned after the offer confirmation. I discussed this with my current HR as well, informing them that I would not be able to serve the notice period and that I would pay any costs involved. The HR considered the gross salary of three months as per my appointment letter. However, there was no deduction clause mentioned in the appointment letter. I replied to him to correct the F&F sheet considering the basic salary and also requested that my leaves be taken into account. He denied this and was not even ready to share relevant policies for the same. After that, I sent an official email stating that I am leaving on a specific date with no dues. They ignored my email and did not reply.

I joined the other company, and during the background check, they contacted a third party and stated that I left without notice and provided misleading information about me over email. What should be done about this?

-PS 0343

I hope you have been issued the relieving order and the experience certificate. If so, that serves as the answer to all these afterthought accusations. This looks more like the "sour grapes" phenomenon, and your ex-organization may be taking its sweet revenge. You have the records to prove your compliance; use them. Also, you have already paid for the notice period and joined early at the insistence of the current organization. Such reports and critical references are taken with a pinch of salt, so that should not unduly worry you. Maybe you can consider issuing a notice to the responsible persons in that organization, explaining your compliance with the notice period and seeking to undo the harm done to your reputation and livelihood.