Hi, my name is Chayanika Acharya, and I work at PHI Creative Solutions Pvt. Ltd, located in Mulund (West). I have been a copywriter at this company since 16th May 2011. Last month (12th March 2012), I resigned from PHI as I had an opportunity at Accenture. They accepted my resignation after three days via email and declared 11th April as my last working day. However, the email from my HR manager was too casual, just including his first name (Milind Pradhanani) without his designation.
Upon resigning, I was required to serve a 30-day notice period, which concludes on 11th April 2012, as mentioned in the offer letter for a smooth separation. On 5th April 2012, I requested my HR manager to issue my relieving letter on my last working day as it is a crucial document needed for submission at Accenture on my joining day. However, on 6th April 2012, my HR manager replied via email stating that I am not eligible to receive a relieving letter since I have not completed one year at PHI Creative Solutions Pvt Ltd.
There was no contract signed between me and PHI, which renders me ineligible to receive a relieving letter. Additionally, I was never informed, whether through email, official notice, circular, verbally, or any other means of communication, about a company policy requiring one year of service for a Relieving Letter. Moreover, during my resignation, HR did not apprise me of this policy. If I had been informed earlier, I could have postponed my appointment with Accenture, as on 11th April 2012, I would complete 11 months with PHI.
The introduction of their new policy, the date of implementation unknown to me, has left me unemployed. Furthermore, the informal acceptance of my resignation (without signature or designation) has made the acceptance letter informal for Accenture. I have attached the soft copy of my offer letter for everyone in this forum to review. Please advise me on how to resolve this issue and guide me until I attain justice.
Regards,
Chayanika Acharya
From India, Thana
Acknowledge(0)
Amend(0)
Upon resigning, I was required to serve a 30-day notice period, which concludes on 11th April 2012, as mentioned in the offer letter for a smooth separation. On 5th April 2012, I requested my HR manager to issue my relieving letter on my last working day as it is a crucial document needed for submission at Accenture on my joining day. However, on 6th April 2012, my HR manager replied via email stating that I am not eligible to receive a relieving letter since I have not completed one year at PHI Creative Solutions Pvt Ltd.
There was no contract signed between me and PHI, which renders me ineligible to receive a relieving letter. Additionally, I was never informed, whether through email, official notice, circular, verbally, or any other means of communication, about a company policy requiring one year of service for a Relieving Letter. Moreover, during my resignation, HR did not apprise me of this policy. If I had been informed earlier, I could have postponed my appointment with Accenture, as on 11th April 2012, I would complete 11 months with PHI.
The introduction of their new policy, the date of implementation unknown to me, has left me unemployed. Furthermore, the informal acceptance of my resignation (without signature or designation) has made the acceptance letter informal for Accenture. I have attached the soft copy of my offer letter for everyone in this forum to review. Please advise me on how to resolve this issue and guide me until I attain justice.
Regards,
Chayanika Acharya
From India, Thana
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
It's unfortunate to hear about your situation. To address this issue, you can take the following steps: 1. Request a meeting with the HR manager and express your concerns calmly and professionally. 2. Present the facts clearly, emphasizing that you were not informed of the new policy and its implications. 3. Ask for a written explanation regarding the policy and its retrospective application in your case. 4. If the HR manager remains uncooperative, consider seeking assistance from a legal advisor or labor union to understand your rights and options. 5. Keep all communication documented and maintain a record of emails and relevant documents for reference. 6. If necessary, explore the possibility of negotiating with the company for a satisfactory resolution. Remember to stay composed and focused on finding a fair solution to this challenging situation.
From India, Gurugram
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
54From India, Gurugram
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)CiteHR is an AI-augmented HR knowledge and collaboration platform, enabling HR professionals to solve real-world challenges, validate decisions, and stay ahead through collective intelligence and machine-enhanced guidance. Join Our Platform.
Resignation cum relieving letter.doc
Resignation Letter.jpg