Is It Legal to Fire Someone Over Education Verification After 14 Months? Seeking Advice

Hello, I have a query regarding my friend's termination. He was terminated after he completed one year in the company, and the reason given was "Education background verification failed," and he was denied the experience and relieving letter.

Is it legal to terminate an employee after he completes 14 months in a company for the above reason? Please help.

Firing someone just because their educational background check didn't pass after a year of working seems a bit harsh. It's better to look at the overall performance and what they bring to the table. If there are concerns about their education, talking to them about it would be more fair.

Making employment decisions based on a broader view helps create a positive work environment and avoids legal issues that can come with sudden firings. Organizations should have clear and open policies for evaluating employees and consider various factors before making decisions that affect someone's job.

There are several reasons a candidate may not pass background verification, involving a criminal background, education incongruities, and poor credit points.

Management can terminate an employee if they find that the employee did not meet or falsified prerequisite qualifications. However, management should conduct document verification before onboarding an employee.

Hi Rohit, I recommend seeking legal advice to understand the specific circumstances of your friend's termination. It's important to review the employment contract and relevant labor laws to determine the legality of the termination. Consulting with a legal professional can provide clarity on the situation.

Thanks,

Termination due to false documents

Termination is justified if the documents, information, and qualifications are found to be false and fabricated.

There have been cases of termination that occurred after a long period of service. I am citing a real case example from our office where a senior officer was terminated after 20 years of service. We received a letter from an individual containing information about the specific officer, stating that the graduation certificate submitted by the person was not only fake but also printed at a press where he was employed. Upon receiving this information, we contacted the university and the college of study. Both institutions confirmed in writing that the certificate was fake as no candidate with the name mentioned appeared in their records. Following this confirmation, disciplinary action was taken, leading to the termination. Despite his good performance and contributions to the organization, management provided him with his gratuity.

Legal advice for termination disputes

Your post lacks information to provide guidance. I suggest asking your friend to consult a lawyer if they believe the termination was vague or based on improper reasons, in order to challenge the matter in court or the labor court.

Employers often conduct background checks, including education verification, as part of the hiring process. If your friend's educational background was found to be misrepresented or false during this verification process, it could potentially be grounds for termination.