Dear All, Employer is asking to submit the original documents. Is it legal to take employee original marksheets and certificate as a job security? Kindly comment on this.
From India, undefined
From India, undefined
No. It is unethical to with hold original certificates of candidates. The company can ask for the documents to verify them but not retain them as a security.
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
If there is written agreement by employee and employer to retain certificate by employer as security then it can be labelled as legal.
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Hi Sufian,
Generally, companies ask for original certificates from employees who handle cash. If this is not feasible, discuss it with your employer and convince them. It is not a legal requirement to collect originals from employees. These kinds of rules came into existence because some employees tend to deceive companies.
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
Generally, companies ask for original certificates from employees who handle cash. If this is not feasible, discuss it with your employer and convince them. It is not a legal requirement to collect originals from employees. These kinds of rules came into existence because some employees tend to deceive companies.
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
"Generally, companies ask for original certificates from employees who handle cash. Instead of our typical shortcuts, the company needs to secure fidelity bonds for such employees. Original educational certificates are the personal property of the employee, and it is incorrect to retain them as security."
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
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