Can a company terminate me for having found out that I had dual employment five years ago? One job was full-time, and the other was freelancing. I joined this company, presenting the freelancing as experience gained. They were okay with it for the past two years, and now they are threatening me, accusing me of providing false information by not disclosing the full-time work I had done five years ago. I informed them that it was not relevant experience to showcase. However, they are still terminating me, citing this issue.
From India, Chennai
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Hi Preets, In many places, employment contracts typically include clauses about providing accurate and complete information during the hiring process. If you misrepresented your work history, even unintentionally, it could potentially be grounds for termination.
However, if you genuinely believe that your previous full-time job wasn't relevant to the position you currently hold, you should try to communicate this to your employer in a clear and respectful manner. You could highlight your freelancing experience as more relevant and valuable to your current role.
Review Your Employment Contract:
Check your contract for any specific clauses related to providing accurate information during the hiring process.
Gather Evidence:
Collect any documentation or evidence that supports your claim that the freelancing experience is more relevant to your current role.
Open Communication:
Have an open and honest conversation with your employer or HR representative. Explain your perspective and why you presented your experience in the way you did. Be honest about your intentions.
Seek a Resolution:
Try to work towards a resolution that both parties are comfortable with. This might involve further explaining how your freelancing experience has contributed to your current role or finding a compromise.
Consult Legal Advice:
If the situation escalates and you believe your termination is unjust, consider consulting with an employment lawyer to understand your rights and potential courses of action.
Thanks.
From India, Bangalore
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202However, if you genuinely believe that your previous full-time job wasn't relevant to the position you currently hold, you should try to communicate this to your employer in a clear and respectful manner. You could highlight your freelancing experience as more relevant and valuable to your current role.
Review Your Employment Contract:
Check your contract for any specific clauses related to providing accurate information during the hiring process.
Gather Evidence:
Collect any documentation or evidence that supports your claim that the freelancing experience is more relevant to your current role.
Open Communication:
Have an open and honest conversation with your employer or HR representative. Explain your perspective and why you presented your experience in the way you did. Be honest about your intentions.
Seek a Resolution:
Try to work towards a resolution that both parties are comfortable with. This might involve further explaining how your freelancing experience has contributed to your current role or finding a compromise.
Consult Legal Advice:
If the situation escalates and you believe your termination is unjust, consider consulting with an employment lawyer to understand your rights and potential courses of action.
Thanks.
From India, Bangalore
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Hi, An employer has the right to terminate an employee for the suppression of past employment history or for providing false information at the time of joining. There should be a clause in your Contract of Appointment letter related to this. You can request your employer to accommodate you by offering an apology letter, but it will be at the discretion of the employer whether to accept it or not.
From India, Madras
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