In January 2021, my boss/MD told me to look for another job. He informed me that as per the company's policy (as mentioned in my offer letter), we would receive a 1-month salary. However, after a few days and without any mistakes on my part, he clearly stated that we would not receive anything—neither the 1-month salary, working days' salary, nor a relieving letter. His intentions are clearly against me. Now, after a few months, I have begun looking for jobs and have some openings in hand. Please suggest what I should do and how I can join any organization when I do not have a relieving letter from the last organization?
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From India, New Delhi
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From India, New Delhi
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Dear Colleague,
The importance of a relieving order
The relieving order is an authentic document that confirms you have handed over all documents and properties to the company you worked for, and you are officially relieved. The date of such relieving will impact your PF records as the exit date as well.
Requesting a relieving letter
Hence, my suggestion is to request your employer again to issue you a relieving letter and approach them with a positive attitude. Job changes are quite common, and the non-issuance of a relieving order is also common in the industry for various reasons.
Steps to take if a relieving letter is not issued
If, despite your request, you are still not receiving a proper official relieving letter, my suggestion is that you write a letter officially stating that you worked from [start date] to [end date], with your last working day being [date]. As per the instructions of the organization, you had left the services and are awaiting the official relieving letter. Mention that you have handed over all files or other assets of the company, and if not done, please do so and get it recorded in a Registered Post, keeping a copy for your reference.
Informing your next employer
On another note, please inform your next employer openly that your relieving order is pending or not issued by the previous employer right from the beginning. Officially declare this to the HR of the company and provide an undertaking that you will manage any challenges that may arise on your own. Generally, HR understands this unless there are any other major deviations in the past company.
Best of Luck and God Bless,
Dr. P. Sivakumar
Doctor Siva Global HR
Tamil Nadu
From India, Chennai
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321The importance of a relieving order
The relieving order is an authentic document that confirms you have handed over all documents and properties to the company you worked for, and you are officially relieved. The date of such relieving will impact your PF records as the exit date as well.
Requesting a relieving letter
Hence, my suggestion is to request your employer again to issue you a relieving letter and approach them with a positive attitude. Job changes are quite common, and the non-issuance of a relieving order is also common in the industry for various reasons.
Steps to take if a relieving letter is not issued
If, despite your request, you are still not receiving a proper official relieving letter, my suggestion is that you write a letter officially stating that you worked from [start date] to [end date], with your last working day being [date]. As per the instructions of the organization, you had left the services and are awaiting the official relieving letter. Mention that you have handed over all files or other assets of the company, and if not done, please do so and get it recorded in a Registered Post, keeping a copy for your reference.
Informing your next employer
On another note, please inform your next employer openly that your relieving order is pending or not issued by the previous employer right from the beginning. Officially declare this to the HR of the company and provide an undertaking that you will manage any challenges that may arise on your own. Generally, HR understands this unless there are any other major deviations in the past company.
Best of Luck and God Bless,
Dr. P. Sivakumar
Doctor Siva Global HR
Tamil Nadu
From India, Chennai
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