Hello All,
I have worked with a BPO company located in Bangalore. The company had a notice period of 2 months. I had to resign from my job due to a death in the family and had to move to my native place as soon as possible. However, I still gave one full month's notice and couldn't give the remaining one month due to tensions at home. I was not left with any other option than leaving the company. My immediate manager kept reminding me of the policy but never attempted to work out an alternative solution.
Here is what I did - had to leave but not without notice:
1) My immediate manager was aware of my leaving date, which I requested to be 30 Aug 2013 instead of 30 Sept 2013. It was just a one-month difference.
2) I sent out a goodbye email to everyone.
3) I submitted my ID at security, returned all office documents, and keys to drawers as per the process.
4) My team organized a farewell for me on the terrace, and I have pictures of it.
5) My immediate manager left at 8 pm that day as he knew it was my last working day as per my request.
Despite all this, they have marked me as absconding. Now that I have resolved issues at home and returned to Bangalore, I have been trying to contact my employer to either rehire me, allow me to pay the one-month notice for a relieving letter, or let me work for one more month to complete the notice period. The AVP level HR says there are no options available.
I still believe that there should be some flexibility when an employee requests it. Can a company strictly refuse these three options? If there were any losses incurred, I am willing to pay the one-month notice for a relieving letter. As I worked as an Assistant Manager, it is challenging for me to secure another AM position without a relieving letter.
I would appreciate suggestions from all experts here before I consider taking legal action against the company.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Regards,
Srini
From India, Bangalore
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I have worked with a BPO company located in Bangalore. The company had a notice period of 2 months. I had to resign from my job due to a death in the family and had to move to my native place as soon as possible. However, I still gave one full month's notice and couldn't give the remaining one month due to tensions at home. I was not left with any other option than leaving the company. My immediate manager kept reminding me of the policy but never attempted to work out an alternative solution.
Here is what I did - had to leave but not without notice:
1) My immediate manager was aware of my leaving date, which I requested to be 30 Aug 2013 instead of 30 Sept 2013. It was just a one-month difference.
2) I sent out a goodbye email to everyone.
3) I submitted my ID at security, returned all office documents, and keys to drawers as per the process.
4) My team organized a farewell for me on the terrace, and I have pictures of it.
5) My immediate manager left at 8 pm that day as he knew it was my last working day as per my request.
Despite all this, they have marked me as absconding. Now that I have resolved issues at home and returned to Bangalore, I have been trying to contact my employer to either rehire me, allow me to pay the one-month notice for a relieving letter, or let me work for one more month to complete the notice period. The AVP level HR says there are no options available.
I still believe that there should be some flexibility when an employee requests it. Can a company strictly refuse these three options? If there were any losses incurred, I am willing to pay the one-month notice for a relieving letter. As I worked as an Assistant Manager, it is challenging for me to secure another AM position without a relieving letter.
I would appreciate suggestions from all experts here before I consider taking legal action against the company.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Regards,
Srini
From India, Bangalore
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Firstly, if you breach the policy, they will likely pursue legal action. Secondly, if you have a valid reason, such as a death in the family, they should consider it as a humanitarian concern. This issue can be resolved through mutual understanding, so make an effort to persuade them. There is no specific law governing this situation that would necessitate legal action. They cannot withhold your full and final settlement, relieving letters, or any other documents. If needed, your last resort could be to contact the labor commissioner.
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