Requesting a Copy of Employment Agreement
It's been a month since I joined a company as a marketing professional. I am a fresher in my field, so I was asked to sign a one-year bond with the company. As I recall, I signed the employment agreement, which contained a clause about some training costs incurred on me, but it did not mention any specific duration for which I was liable to serve the company. However, the HR of the company says that it included a clause stating that I am supposed to serve for at least one year. Now, because of this, I want to have a copy of my employment agreement for reference.
Can I ask my employer for this without looking suspicious or weird?
Are they legally obligated to provide it to me? What is the best practice for asking for such a copy?
P.S. - They haven't given me my appointment letter as well.
From India, Haldwani
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It's been a month since I joined a company as a marketing professional. I am a fresher in my field, so I was asked to sign a one-year bond with the company. As I recall, I signed the employment agreement, which contained a clause about some training costs incurred on me, but it did not mention any specific duration for which I was liable to serve the company. However, the HR of the company says that it included a clause stating that I am supposed to serve for at least one year. Now, because of this, I want to have a copy of my employment agreement for reference.
Can I ask my employer for this without looking suspicious or weird?
Are they legally obligated to provide it to me? What is the best practice for asking for such a copy?
P.S. - They haven't given me my appointment letter as well.
From India, Haldwani
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Hi,
You can obviously ask for your employment letter copy at any time. There is no harm in that as it is a mutual agreement signed by both parties. Moving forward, whenever you accept a new job, make sure to read the terms and conditions carefully and seek advice from an expert if needed before signing.
Regards, Harpreet Walia 9357730033
From India, New Delhi
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124You can obviously ask for your employment letter copy at any time. There is no harm in that as it is a mutual agreement signed by both parties. Moving forward, whenever you accept a new job, make sure to read the terms and conditions carefully and seek advice from an expert if needed before signing.
Regards, Harpreet Walia 9357730033
From India, New Delhi
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