Hi,
I joined this organization on 24th October 2013, and now on 11th December 2013, that project is about to close, and employment shall stand terminated after 31st December 2013. So I haven't even been there for 2 months, and they are laying us off. November month salary has not been paid till date.
I wanted to know if the company is liable to give one month's notice in advance in this case. What legal action can I take against the employer? I don't have an appointment letter, only an offer letter. Any advice from experts?
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Mohsin Shaikh
From India
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I joined this organization on 24th October 2013, and now on 11th December 2013, that project is about to close, and employment shall stand terminated after 31st December 2013. So I haven't even been there for 2 months, and they are laying us off. November month salary has not been paid till date.
I wanted to know if the company is liable to give one month's notice in advance in this case. What legal action can I take against the employer? I don't have an appointment letter, only an offer letter. Any advice from experts?
Thank you,
Mohsin Shaikh
From India
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What does your employment contract/joining letter say? Does it talk about notice? Does it say that you can be laid off without notice?
From a practical standpoint, the project is closed, and the company has no work for you - so there is not much to gain from banging this door. Yes, your salary should be given, and you should fight for it, but beyond that, it's going to be a waste of time. Look for another job.
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248From a practical standpoint, the project is closed, and the company has no work for you - so there is not much to gain from banging this door. Yes, your salary should be given, and you should fight for it, but beyond that, it's going to be a waste of time. Look for another job.
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Hi,
Adding to your query, read the terms and conditions of your offer letter. Since the offer is based on a project, there should be clauses in terms of the tenure of employment or conditions related to the project. If any clause mentions notice pay or pay for any termination of the project, you could ask for it from your employer, and they are liable to pay. Secondly, all dues pertaining to your employment have to be paid at any cost, and they can't hold it for any reasons (if no charges are against you). Therefore, check with your HR person and clear all your dues before leaving the company. Legal action is not advisable in this case.
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Adding to your query, read the terms and conditions of your offer letter. Since the offer is based on a project, there should be clauses in terms of the tenure of employment or conditions related to the project. If any clause mentions notice pay or pay for any termination of the project, you could ask for it from your employer, and they are liable to pay. Secondly, all dues pertaining to your employment have to be paid at any cost, and they can't hold it for any reasons (if no charges are against you). Therefore, check with your HR person and clear all your dues before leaving the company. Legal action is not advisable in this case.
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First of all, you should refer to your appointment letter. Generally, for candidates who are on probation, one week's notice is sufficient. One month's notice is required when the employee is confirmed. I would suggest that if you are looking for another job, you should be thankful that in such a short time, you could learn about the company's standing. I wish you good luck in your new job.
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Irrespective of the terms in the letter of appointment, the company has violated Sec. 9-A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. You can approach the Civil Court seeking an injunction order against the company from closing down. If you are in Bangalore, contact me. I can ensure that the company cannot leave its employees in the lurch like this, violating our labor laws.
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Don’t just waste your time in unnecessary litigation. It’s better to look for another job.
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The law in India governing lay-off is the ID Act of 1947. This law's benefit is available only to 'workmen' having at least 240 days of service. It is not applicable to any establishment other than a factory, mine, or plantation.
In the cited case, this law is not applicable as you have not completed one year of service. It is futile to go for litigation.
Varghese Mathew
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From India, Thiruvananthapuram
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In the cited case, this law is not applicable as you have not completed one year of service. It is futile to go for litigation.
Varghese Mathew
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From India, Thiruvananthapuram
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I too agree with all the above comments. Go through your offer letter thoroughly. There is no point in taking legal action against the employer, but they must give you the salary for which you have worked.
satyaak
From India, Madras
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satyaak
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I too agree with all the above comments. Go through your offer letter thoroughly; there's no point in pursuing legal action against the employer. However, they have to give you the salary for which you have worked.
satyaak
From India, Madras
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Thank you all for your valuable responses.
I would like to add here that my offer letter states, 'If either party, either employee or employer, is leaving, they should give 1 month of notice period in writing.'
I spoke to other engineers about moving to the labor court, but they say that if you go to court, the company will simply assign you to another project to avoid the court hassle. What can be done in this case? Can I ask for a higher salary if the company wants me to work on another project?
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I would like to add here that my offer letter states, 'If either party, either employee or employer, is leaving, they should give 1 month of notice period in writing.'
I spoke to other engineers about moving to the labor court, but they say that if you go to court, the company will simply assign you to another project to avoid the court hassle. What can be done in this case? Can I ask for a higher salary if the company wants me to work on another project?
From India
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Sad to say that it is the pattern. If the company did not get the project, they will generally throw out the employees without any consideration and at a moment's notice.
Had the company gotten the project and any employee wants to resign, they will put several barriers and harass the employee. Almost a fifth of the discussions pertain to such issues.
You have been given several choices and suggestions; act on what is best suited to you.
Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
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Had the company gotten the project and any employee wants to resign, they will put several barriers and harass the employee. Almost a fifth of the discussions pertain to such issues.
You have been given several choices and suggestions; act on what is best suited to you.
Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
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