How Can I Get My Relieving Letter After Being Terminated for Absconding?

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am an ex-employee of XYZ Bank. Due to my mother's illness, I was halted in Kolkata for the month of November 2022 and was not able to join the bank. I had already informed my senior authority via email. Additionally, I submitted my resignation through email to HR and senior authorities. However, in the interim, they sent a letter stating that I had taken leave without any prior information. Following this, I also sent an email.

I received a termination letter citing absconding as voluntary abandonment of service due to an extended period of leave without prior intimation.

They have not provided me with a relieving letter, stating that I had only worked for 3 months during the probationary period.

Could you please advise me on how I can obtain a relieving letter?

Hi, Sorry to hear about your situation. You took a one-month leave and then emailed your resignation, subsequently receiving termination.

Questions to Consider

A few questions:

If your leave requirement was for one month, could you have asked for a break-in-service without pay?

Even if you were not in a position to continue, you should have served the notice period or requested pay in lieu of the notice period. Simply emailing a resignation letter and expecting the employer to issue a relieving letter does not make sense.

Responsibilities and Employer's Perspective

As an employee of a bank, you would have been entrusted with certain responsibilities. How would the employer manage if you suddenly chose not to continue?

Options for Resolution

Now, the only option is to request proper relieving from the bank by paying money in lieu of notice. Alternatively, you can present your mother's medical documents to support your case as genuine.

1. There was so much unjustifiable pressure. I want to resign from this job. In the meantime, my mother's health issue came up, and I took 4 days of leave. After that, I sent an email stating that I am unable to continue the job to HR, the branch manager, and my senior head.

2. I mentioned all the reasons I could not serve the notice period due to my mother being a heart patient, and I am the only son. I am also willing to pay any amount in that regard.

3. I have only been with the company for 2 months. Is it the right way to communicate with an employee that they are not permanent and could be let go at any time? Is that the appropriate way to speak to an employee who has been here for just 2 months?

I have a valid reason and have provided proper documentation.

I have also received a termination letter. Can I request a relieving letter?

Hi, It looks like some conflict already exists between you and your employer, and your employer has taken advantage of the situation. It seems that some heated arguments have already taken place.

Options for Moving Forward

Now, the option before you is this:

If the period of employment was very short and no PF was deducted, then forget what happened and remove this experience from your profile. However, if PF deduction was made, a future employer might discover it through the UAN, and in case of a background check, your employer may provide negative feedback.

Seeking an Amicable Solution

Instead of focusing on who is right or wrong, seek an amicable solution for the betterment of your future. If you plan to pursue legal action, your employer will likely defend against it easily. Please consider your options carefully.

Legal Issues with PF and Relieving Letter

The period is short, but PF was deducted for 2 months, so the UAN reflects that. Also, one of the new employers conducted a BGV and received a negative report.

Legal Procedure and HR Contact

What is the legal procedure? Should I contact my HR in this regard? If they fully deny giving my relieving letter, what is the next process? How could I get this?

Experience Removal and UAN Issue

In between, I removed my experience from my profile, but the UAN still shows that. I am facing so much difficulty for just two months that I worked before in another NBFC since 2013. I have all the relieving documents from my previous organization. Kindly help me to get out of this situation.

Hi, my sincere suggestion is to go for a compromise. You may receive different suggestions from other members, but through mutual discussion, arrive at some solution. For the employer, they will go to any extent to safeguard their interests, but as an individual, to what level will you be able to spend time and money? So, just think about it.