An employee who resigned due to a toxic work environment and excessive unpaid overtime was unexpectedly terminated during his notice period after taking a few leaves. To make matters worse, the company informed him that he would not receive a relieving letter, jeopardizing his future job prospects.
Employee Shares Frustration on Reddit
The employee took to Reddit to share his ordeal, stating, “After I took a couple of leaves during the notice period, the HR called to tell me that the company has decided to terminate me and that they will not be providing any relieving letter.”
The individual had received a 200% salary hike in this role, but without proper documentation, his current CTC would appear significantly lower, making job hunting more difficult. “Without this, my current CTC will go down significantly and hurt me while job hunting,” he added.
Online Reactions and Legal Advice
The Reddit post gained significant traction, with many users offering legal advice and sharing similar experiences. One user asked, “What do you mean by using this offer letter? Should I tell recruiters upfront that I don’t have a relieving letter but have an offer letter and salary slips?”
Another user recounted a similar situation: “Happened to my colleague. Don’t lie about this to your next employer. Get this in writing. Don’t worry about spending 50k on a really good lawyer. Please get a lawyer.”
This incident comes amid increasing concerns over workers’ rights and corporate treatment of employees. In September 2024, Samsung Electronics faced a significant labour dispute in southern India, where striking workers were warned of non-payment and potential termination if protests continued. The case underscored the growing tensions between companies and employees over employment rights.
With workplace policies coming under scrutiny, experts suggest that affected employees should seek legal counsel and maintain thorough documentation to protect their careers in such disputes.