Hello, I am working with an FMCG company as a Manager for 1 year and 3 months. Suddenly, on 10th January 2014, the company sent a termination email without any reason and without any notice. The company has terminated all employees across India. Additionally, the company has not paid my December month salary and has not provided the TA DA for the months of November and December. Can anyone suggest if I can take legal action against the company?
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Dear Devika,
Since you have been employed as a manager, the provisions of the ID Act, 1947 will not be applicable. Your post is also silent about the terms and conditions of your appointment. However, the current action of the management in terminating the services of all India employees without any prior notice, as stated by you, seems arbitrary and goes against the Principles of Natural Justice. Your only recourse is through a Civil Remedy. It would be beneficial for all affected employees to come together and seek the support of a Counsel well-versed in service matters.
Thank you.
From India, Salem
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Since you have been employed as a manager, the provisions of the ID Act, 1947 will not be applicable. Your post is also silent about the terms and conditions of your appointment. However, the current action of the management in terminating the services of all India employees without any prior notice, as stated by you, seems arbitrary and goes against the Principles of Natural Justice. Your only recourse is through a Civil Remedy. It would be beneficial for all affected employees to come together and seek the support of a Counsel well-versed in service matters.
Thank you.
From India, Salem
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if we will do case against company then how many days or years it will be take.
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Devika, I am not sure how long it will take in a Civil Court. It depends on how swiftly you act and how your lawyer conducts the case. Still, it would be better if you first try direct negotiations with your employer to get your experience certificate and the amounts due to you. From your description, it appears that the management does not seem to be a fair and progressive employer, and as such, there are plenty of possibilities that they may drag out the court proceedings as long as they can. In that case, you should be prepared to be strong and have the resilience to withstand it. Therefore, be rational rather than emotional. Best of luck in your next move!
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Hi,
Yes certainly you can take legal action against them but before taking up this matter with lawyer, I would suggest you to meet your local/regional labour commissioner/inspect with your written complain against your employer and also to your local police.
You also have to supply your documents to them with your written complain such as your appointment letter along with the issued Termination letter by them, your salary slips/bank statement, your EPF details.
Second, if it is a TERMINATION, there must be a valid reason or something wrong at employee end which forced them to take this action, therefore, I would like to know more about this termination letter and stated reasons in it by them.
Third, you also need to read your appointment letter and termination clause for more which will give you the T&C of your employment which your employer and you both are bound to follow.
Forth, you said that you got this TERMINATION letter from your employer on 10th of Jan, 2014 and also have not provided your salary for December 2013 and other dues, which clearly says there is something wrong which you must discovered or shared with us if anything you have forgotten to include in your query.
To terminate any employee, there is a procedure which employer has to adopt/follow and issue a notice to employee before issuing a termination letter by stating a valid reason or something which favor the employer’s action and against the employee. (Employment/Appointment Letter T&C’s apply)
Moreover, TERMINATION never says that an employee who’s gonna be terminate with whatever respective reason wont be able to get his/her dues or the pending previous month salary but a complete settlement (F&F) with the effective date of termination (if there was no notice period or special terms defined for the same) which is also a right of the said employee.
What I feel is that you still have to share complete details of your case and why your salary and dues for Nov-December 2013 month was not paid previously.
The other thing which says by your query and your pending dues is about financial crisis of your company which forced them to take action, which is RETRENCHMENT but it is certainly not a TERMINATION.
Lastly, in both the cases, your applicable employment terms can help you a lot actually.
From India, Gurgaon
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Yes certainly you can take legal action against them but before taking up this matter with lawyer, I would suggest you to meet your local/regional labour commissioner/inspect with your written complain against your employer and also to your local police.
You also have to supply your documents to them with your written complain such as your appointment letter along with the issued Termination letter by them, your salary slips/bank statement, your EPF details.
Second, if it is a TERMINATION, there must be a valid reason or something wrong at employee end which forced them to take this action, therefore, I would like to know more about this termination letter and stated reasons in it by them.
Third, you also need to read your appointment letter and termination clause for more which will give you the T&C of your employment which your employer and you both are bound to follow.
Forth, you said that you got this TERMINATION letter from your employer on 10th of Jan, 2014 and also have not provided your salary for December 2013 and other dues, which clearly says there is something wrong which you must discovered or shared with us if anything you have forgotten to include in your query.
To terminate any employee, there is a procedure which employer has to adopt/follow and issue a notice to employee before issuing a termination letter by stating a valid reason or something which favor the employer’s action and against the employee. (Employment/Appointment Letter T&C’s apply)
Moreover, TERMINATION never says that an employee who’s gonna be terminate with whatever respective reason wont be able to get his/her dues or the pending previous month salary but a complete settlement (F&F) with the effective date of termination (if there was no notice period or special terms defined for the same) which is also a right of the said employee.
What I feel is that you still have to share complete details of your case and why your salary and dues for Nov-December 2013 month was not paid previously.
The other thing which says by your query and your pending dues is about financial crisis of your company which forced them to take action, which is RETRENCHMENT but it is certainly not a TERMINATION.
Lastly, in both the cases, your applicable employment terms can help you a lot actually.
From India, Gurgaon
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Anil is correct. Do not cooperate with any attempt of your employer through anyone who can wield influence over you in changing the nature of termination. Let it remain as it is, i.e., forceful termination at the behest of the employer. Any compromise, if any, should be mutually beneficial.
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But if I will not sign the no dues then company will not give me reliving letter, then what about my future career becoz every company demand reliving letter. Plz suggest me what should I do.
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Hi Devika,
I would like to provide you with some more information in this regard. The courts have established norms regarding who should be called a manager, and mere designation alone will not determine a person's status. You need to determine whether you fall within these norms. If you do, you can seek remedies under the Shops and Establishments Act of the respective state, or you can still seek relief under the ID Act. However, as suggested by other experts, the termination is a violation of the provisions of the Act.
Murugesan
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I would like to provide you with some more information in this regard. The courts have established norms regarding who should be called a manager, and mere designation alone will not determine a person's status. You need to determine whether you fall within these norms. If you do, you can seek remedies under the Shops and Establishments Act of the respective state, or you can still seek relief under the ID Act. However, as suggested by other experts, the termination is a violation of the provisions of the Act.
Murugesan
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Dear Ms. Devika,
There won't be smoke without fire. I assume that you haven't disclosed the complete story. Neither have you mentioned the clauses in your employment contract. Please give a clearer picture of the story so that members can advise you better.
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Deepak
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There won't be smoke without fire. I assume that you haven't disclosed the complete story. Neither have you mentioned the clauses in your employment contract. Please give a clearer picture of the story so that members can advise you better.
Regards,
Deepak
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Respected Sir,
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in Karnataka for the year 2012-13. Social Audit Grama Sabhas in all districts reported the misuse of funds amounting to Rs.50 lakhs. The misuse of funds was identified only in my Taluka, Humnabad. Upon uploading the MIS and Audit Report, all 33 Panchayat Development Officers discovered that each Gram Panchayat spent between Rs.15,000 to Rs.40,000. I have submitted the social audit report to the District Coordinator and discussed this issue as well. However, the subsequent actions are unknown to me.
Without the knowledge of the Social Audit Coordinator, the Director of Social Audit, Mr. DN Nayak from Zila Panchayat Bidar, suspended me without justification. The suspension order was sent to the home address of the Social Audit Coordinator, shocking both the Coordinator and their family.
Sir, I conducted the social audit with honesty, yet I have become a victim of my own work. I kindly request your intervention and assistance in upholding the truth.
Regards,
VidayaSagar Bhalke
Social Audit Coordinator from Taluka Panchayat Humnabad, Bidar district PIN 585402
Contact: 9844783536
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in Karnataka for the year 2012-13. Social Audit Grama Sabhas in all districts reported the misuse of funds amounting to Rs.50 lakhs. The misuse of funds was identified only in my Taluka, Humnabad. Upon uploading the MIS and Audit Report, all 33 Panchayat Development Officers discovered that each Gram Panchayat spent between Rs.15,000 to Rs.40,000. I have submitted the social audit report to the District Coordinator and discussed this issue as well. However, the subsequent actions are unknown to me.
Without the knowledge of the Social Audit Coordinator, the Director of Social Audit, Mr. DN Nayak from Zila Panchayat Bidar, suspended me without justification. The suspension order was sent to the home address of the Social Audit Coordinator, shocking both the Coordinator and their family.
Sir, I conducted the social audit with honesty, yet I have become a victim of my own work. I kindly request your intervention and assistance in upholding the truth.
Regards,
VidayaSagar Bhalke
Social Audit Coordinator from Taluka Panchayat Humnabad, Bidar district PIN 585402
Contact: 9844783536
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Devika I am HR Consultants and working from last 20 years, I know the HR laws. you can raise your voice against this action.
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Dear Devika,
If you are a manager, there is no doubt that you do not fall under the purview of the Industrial Disputes Act. You also have not disclosed why they have terminated you - whether it was for cost-cutting, business closure, or any other reason. Also, if other people who have been terminated do not hold positions similar to yours and fall under the category of workmen, they can raise their voices against it. The more people involved, the stronger the case will become.
Please review your appointment letter to determine the notice period you are entitled to. You can approach the Civil court for your dues. In such cases, I often advise sending a legal notice first, and based on my experience, in 95% of cases, the matter gets settled within 2-3 months. Nowadays, most companies prefer to avoid litigation and opt to settle with the other party.
As you described, if employees of the workmen category are terminated without proper notice and compensation, it could pose a headache for the company if those individuals decide to take the matter to the Labour court. Therefore, if possible, please unite and seek assistance from the Labour Commissioner in your area.
Feel free to revert in case of further queries or any doubts.
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If you are a manager, there is no doubt that you do not fall under the purview of the Industrial Disputes Act. You also have not disclosed why they have terminated you - whether it was for cost-cutting, business closure, or any other reason. Also, if other people who have been terminated do not hold positions similar to yours and fall under the category of workmen, they can raise their voices against it. The more people involved, the stronger the case will become.
Please review your appointment letter to determine the notice period you are entitled to. You can approach the Civil court for your dues. In such cases, I often advise sending a legal notice first, and based on my experience, in 95% of cases, the matter gets settled within 2-3 months. Nowadays, most companies prefer to avoid litigation and opt to settle with the other party.
As you described, if employees of the workmen category are terminated without proper notice and compensation, it could pose a headache for the company if those individuals decide to take the matter to the Labour court. Therefore, if possible, please unite and seek assistance from the Labour Commissioner in your area.
Feel free to revert in case of further queries or any doubts.
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Dear Devika,
Firstly, talk to your HR. Have you received a termination letter from your immediate boss or your company HR? Were you caught engaging in any unethical activities, such as visiting restricted sites on the internet or any kind of misconduct that led to termination? Before taking any legal action, ensure that everything is clear from your side.
There is software available that many companies have purchased, which allows tracing of the workflow from a particular PC. This software can track whichever sites you visit, whatever documents you prepare, and everything that is downloaded. I suggest you speak with your HR.
Thank you.
From India, Pune
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Firstly, talk to your HR. Have you received a termination letter from your immediate boss or your company HR? Were you caught engaging in any unethical activities, such as visiting restricted sites on the internet or any kind of misconduct that led to termination? Before taking any legal action, ensure that everything is clear from your side.
There is software available that many companies have purchased, which allows tracing of the workflow from a particular PC. This software can track whichever sites you visit, whatever documents you prepare, and everything that is downloaded. I suggest you speak with your HR.
Thank you.
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Hi archita, This termination received from HR side. And not only me all over employee received termination on mail and hard copy also without any prior notice.
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Hi Devika,
One thing you can do is ask your HR for the exact reason for your termination. Your HR should provide the reason, whether it is due to cost-cutting or any unethical reasons. Have there been any recent amalgamations or joint ventures involving your company?
Please let me know if you need further assistance.
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One thing you can do is ask your HR for the exact reason for your termination. Your HR should provide the reason, whether it is due to cost-cutting or any unethical reasons. Have there been any recent amalgamations or joint ventures involving your company?
Please let me know if you need further assistance.
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Hi Devika,
First, go through your employment terms and conditions. Accordingly, as Mr. Anil rightly said, I suggest you meet with your local/regional labor commissioner/inspector with your written complaint against your employer. Also, reach out to your local police by forming a team that has faced the same problem along with you.
Regards,
Gayathri.
From India, Vijayawada
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First, go through your employment terms and conditions. Accordingly, as Mr. Anil rightly said, I suggest you meet with your local/regional labor commissioner/inspector with your written complaint against your employer. Also, reach out to your local police by forming a team that has faced the same problem along with you.
Regards,
Gayathri.
From India, Vijayawada
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Respected Sir,
I am writing to bring to your attention an issue regarding the implementation of MGNREGA in New Delhi Rural Development, under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. This pertains to a situation that occurred 30 days ago in the Zila Panchayat of Bidar. At the MGNREGA workstation in Bidar, Mr. Baswnappa, the Zila Panchayat Patil, and the District Social Audit Coordinator allegedly intercepted and destroyed a crucial document. This action has had serious repercussions, as it has led to a delay in my salary for the past 23 months.
My employment status is now precarious, and the situation is grave. I earnestly request your intervention to resolve this matter promptly. The reinstatement of my job and the release of my pending salary for the last 23 months are of utmost importance to me.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I hope for a swift resolution, and I appreciate your assistance in rectifying this situation.
Yours faithfully,
Vidyasagar Bhalke
R% Gadgi
Tq & District Bidar
Karnataka
Contact: 9844783536
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I am writing to bring to your attention an issue regarding the implementation of MGNREGA in New Delhi Rural Development, under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. This pertains to a situation that occurred 30 days ago in the Zila Panchayat of Bidar. At the MGNREGA workstation in Bidar, Mr. Baswnappa, the Zila Panchayat Patil, and the District Social Audit Coordinator allegedly intercepted and destroyed a crucial document. This action has had serious repercussions, as it has led to a delay in my salary for the past 23 months.
My employment status is now precarious, and the situation is grave. I earnestly request your intervention to resolve this matter promptly. The reinstatement of my job and the release of my pending salary for the last 23 months are of utmost importance to me.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I hope for a swift resolution, and I appreciate your assistance in rectifying this situation.
Yours faithfully,
Vidyasagar Bhalke
R% Gadgi
Tq & District Bidar
Karnataka
Contact: 9844783536
From India, Bellary
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Dear Bhalke ji,
I am extremely sorry for failing to understand your posts due to their language. Please answer the following questions with the assistance of someone who can effectively communicate in English:
(1) What are the salient features of the Scheme?
(2) Is it a Central Government program implemented through the State?
(3) What is the nature of your appointment - honorary or part-time/full-time on a fees or salary basis?
(4) Are there any written orders of suspension?
Thank you.
From India, Salem
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I am extremely sorry for failing to understand your posts due to their language. Please answer the following questions with the assistance of someone who can effectively communicate in English:
(1) What are the salient features of the Scheme?
(2) Is it a Central Government program implemented through the State?
(3) What is the nature of your appointment - honorary or part-time/full-time on a fees or salary basis?
(4) Are there any written orders of suspension?
Thank you.
From India, Salem
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I am Vidyasagar Bhalke, an employee of MGNREGA, serving as the social audit coordinator of Taluka Panchayat in Humnabad District, Bidar. I am reaching out regarding my 23-month salary and job requisition, as I have yet to receive any response to my requests. I have previously sent a letter addressing allegations of corruption and fund misappropriation to the Chief Minister of Karnataka and Mr. M. Moudgil, the MGNREGA Director in Bidar Zila Panchayat. Despite the department initiating an inquiry into the allegations, my salary and job requisition have not been addressed. I had emphasized in my reference letter to the Zila Panchayat that my salary and job requisition be considered, as communicated to the Chief Minister and Mr. M. Moudgil.
However, the Zila Panchayat Bidar MGNREGA section workers, Chitralekha Patil, Baswnappa Patil, and Mr. Devadas, the district social audit coordinator, seem to have misplaced this reference letter without the knowledge of the Chief Secretary of Zila Panchayat Bidar. The MGNREGA Ombudsman of Zila Panchayat Bidar has sent a notice to my home address to attend a meeting on February 15, 2014, at the Taluka office for a discussion on the misuse of funds documented in the MIS report related to all 33 Gram Panchayats.
I have been working without salary for 23 months, and my situation is critical. I urgently request the sanctioning of my salary and job requisition, as I have diligently fulfilled my duties without error.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours faithfully,
Vidyasagar Bhalke
R% Gadgi Tq. and District Bidar Pin 585402
Contact: 9844783536
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However, the Zila Panchayat Bidar MGNREGA section workers, Chitralekha Patil, Baswnappa Patil, and Mr. Devadas, the district social audit coordinator, seem to have misplaced this reference letter without the knowledge of the Chief Secretary of Zila Panchayat Bidar. The MGNREGA Ombudsman of Zila Panchayat Bidar has sent a notice to my home address to attend a meeting on February 15, 2014, at the Taluka office for a discussion on the misuse of funds documented in the MIS report related to all 33 Gram Panchayats.
I have been working without salary for 23 months, and my situation is critical. I urgently request the sanctioning of my salary and job requisition, as I have diligently fulfilled my duties without error.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours faithfully,
Vidyasagar Bhalke
R% Gadgi Tq. and District Bidar Pin 585402
Contact: 9844783536
From India, Bellary
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