Hi All
I was recently working in an advertising agency, where I've been sacked in a very unprofessional manner. I joined the company on 16th May 2007.
On 3rd of March 2008 I was called for a meeting and told that I was to be released of my duties to the company as the deptt. I was heading (Digital Comm.) is to be shut down. I then demanded a notice period as per norms of my appointment letter. I was verbally told that it will be provided in couple of days. on 11th of March 2008, I sent a reminder e-mail mentioning the requirement of the notice period, explanation for termination and settlement of dues.
At that time I was rudely told that I've been terminated on performance and disciplinary grounds (I've never been given any written warning or notice for my conduct till then and in reality it is not bad at all, in fact I got them 2 national level awards during my tenure).
Furthermore I was asked to leave office and not come anymore and even my office was locked for a brief period.
Since then I've been sending them proper correspondence asking settlement of dues and providing written notice and till date I've not received any comment from their side.
I am currently discussing the matter with my lawyers and would appreciate your suggestions on this.
Moreover, my salary for the month of February 2008 has also been stopped and has not been paid.
I would like to know:
NOTE: The company is registered with Registrar of companies and is a registered SSI unit (Micro Enterprise/ Services category).
I was working as Asst. Art Director in the company.
I was recently working in an advertising agency, where I've been sacked in a very unprofessional manner. I joined the company on 16th May 2007.
On 3rd of March 2008 I was called for a meeting and told that I was to be released of my duties to the company as the deptt. I was heading (Digital Comm.) is to be shut down. I then demanded a notice period as per norms of my appointment letter. I was verbally told that it will be provided in couple of days. on 11th of March 2008, I sent a reminder e-mail mentioning the requirement of the notice period, explanation for termination and settlement of dues.
At that time I was rudely told that I've been terminated on performance and disciplinary grounds (I've never been given any written warning or notice for my conduct till then and in reality it is not bad at all, in fact I got them 2 national level awards during my tenure).
Furthermore I was asked to leave office and not come anymore and even my office was locked for a brief period.
Since then I've been sending them proper correspondence asking settlement of dues and providing written notice and till date I've not received any comment from their side.
I am currently discussing the matter with my lawyers and would appreciate your suggestions on this.
Moreover, my salary for the month of February 2008 has also been stopped and has not been paid.
I would like to know:
- Is legal action against the company possible in this case.
What compensation can I get if the matter goes to that extent.
And finally apart from 'breach of contract' are there any other possible grounds for legal action.
NOTE: The company is registered with Registrar of companies and is a registered SSI unit (Micro Enterprise/ Services category).
I was working as Asst. Art Director in the company.