Dear All,
I joined a large NBFC, and within the first three days, I realized that the work culture was not suitable for me, and I wouldn't be able to stay long. Therefore, I decided to leave immediately before it was too late. I sent an intimation email about not continuing the job to HR as well as the Function Head and joined a new organization the following week. I had a few phone calls, explained my situation, and apologized for the inconvenience.
I assumed everything was resolved and was happy in the new organization, but unfortunately, it wasn't. At the end of the month, the previous company credited my full salary and opened a PF account with my UAN. This is problematic because now my current HR will have documented evidence from EPFO about this prior employment, which is an unnecessary negative record. It may also appear as a dual appointment, which is not permitted by my current company.
Things Against Me
I signed an appointment letter with a three-month notice period clause, which I did not serve.
Things in My Favor
I served only three days (assuming they can't enforce a notice period for such a short duration). I do not have any company assets; the laptop was BYOD. My current boss is aware of my previous mistake and was okay with it during onboarding. I have provided email intimation, verbally informed HR during discussions, and when the salary was credited again, I emailed back for a reversal.
In this entire scenario, the salary credit and PF opening don't seem to be errors in such a large company, where I am offering a reversal myself, yet HR is ignoring my emails and calls.
My Questions
1. Why would they be crediting salary intentionally?
2. Can the previous company force me to serve notice or ask for compensation?
3. Can my current employer cancel my appointment because of this (I am on probation)?
Note: I do not intend to keep the credited amount and am willing to return it as per their direction, but they have not replied.
From India, Mumbai
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I joined a large NBFC, and within the first three days, I realized that the work culture was not suitable for me, and I wouldn't be able to stay long. Therefore, I decided to leave immediately before it was too late. I sent an intimation email about not continuing the job to HR as well as the Function Head and joined a new organization the following week. I had a few phone calls, explained my situation, and apologized for the inconvenience.
I assumed everything was resolved and was happy in the new organization, but unfortunately, it wasn't. At the end of the month, the previous company credited my full salary and opened a PF account with my UAN. This is problematic because now my current HR will have documented evidence from EPFO about this prior employment, which is an unnecessary negative record. It may also appear as a dual appointment, which is not permitted by my current company.
Things Against Me
I signed an appointment letter with a three-month notice period clause, which I did not serve.
Things in My Favor
I served only three days (assuming they can't enforce a notice period for such a short duration). I do not have any company assets; the laptop was BYOD. My current boss is aware of my previous mistake and was okay with it during onboarding. I have provided email intimation, verbally informed HR during discussions, and when the salary was credited again, I emailed back for a reversal.
In this entire scenario, the salary credit and PF opening don't seem to be errors in such a large company, where I am offering a reversal myself, yet HR is ignoring my emails and calls.
My Questions
1. Why would they be crediting salary intentionally?
2. Can the previous company force me to serve notice or ask for compensation?
3. Can my current employer cancel my appointment because of this (I am on probation)?
Note: I do not intend to keep the credited amount and am willing to return it as per their direction, but they have not replied.
From India, Mumbai
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Your queries are answered below:
1. It is not likely that the salary was credited by mistake; it was probably intentional. What their motive could be is a matter of speculation, as it seems to be aimed at getting you back.
2. That can be expected as the next step.
3. Not likely, especially since you have kept your current boss informed.
From India, Mumbai
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15931. It is not likely that the salary was credited by mistake; it was probably intentional. What their motive could be is a matter of speculation, as it seems to be aimed at getting you back.
2. That can be expected as the next step.
3. Not likely, especially since you have kept your current boss informed.
From India, Mumbai
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