I am working at one of the company XYZ. I thought initially that it was a very good company, but it proved to be a nightmare. I hereby illustrate the reasons.
1) Weekly once we need to stay for a night support. The timings are 10 AM - 5 AM, and we need to come back to the company by 3 PM after working for 19 hours continuously. For example, if I come to the office at 10 AM on Monday, I need to leave the office on Tuesday at 5 AM and come back to the office by 3 PM on the same day and need to work for a minimum of 4 hours. WE NEED TO COME IN THIS WAY ONCE A WEEK.
2) They told us that every Saturday will be a holiday, but hardly we didn't get any holidays, not even on public holidays like Republic Day, which was also a working day for us. Moreover, they will never compensate for those missed holidays.
I can't resign from the company as I have signed a service agreement for 3 years. Nor do I have the capacity to break that agreement. In short, I can say that we don't have any respect in that company; they don't treat us like humans.
Is there any way out of this, or do I need to sit quietly and proceed with this for 3 years? Please help me.
From India, Hyderabad
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1) Weekly once we need to stay for a night support. The timings are 10 AM - 5 AM, and we need to come back to the company by 3 PM after working for 19 hours continuously. For example, if I come to the office at 10 AM on Monday, I need to leave the office on Tuesday at 5 AM and come back to the office by 3 PM on the same day and need to work for a minimum of 4 hours. WE NEED TO COME IN THIS WAY ONCE A WEEK.
2) They told us that every Saturday will be a holiday, but hardly we didn't get any holidays, not even on public holidays like Republic Day, which was also a working day for us. Moreover, they will never compensate for those missed holidays.
I can't resign from the company as I have signed a service agreement for 3 years. Nor do I have the capacity to break that agreement. In short, I can say that we don't have any respect in that company; they don't treat us like humans.
Is there any way out of this, or do I need to sit quietly and proceed with this for 3 years? Please help me.
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear friend,
I recommend that you contact the Labor Officer of your area and file a written complaint. Please bring along proof of your employment, as well as any material evidence you have regarding long working hours, etc.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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8032I recommend that you contact the Labor Officer of your area and file a written complaint. Please bring along proof of your employment, as well as any material evidence you have regarding long working hours, etc.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Hi Dinesh,
Bonded labor, in essence, is outlawed as per the Bonded Labor System (Abolition) Act, 1976. This means there can be no valid contract that compels employees to stick for a particular tenure in the company.
We recently covered an entire article that goes over this subject. You can read it at the link below: [Employment Bonds - Do they really work? | Bond Contracts](http://quikchex.in/employment-bonds-contracts-do-they-work/)
From India, Mumbai
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Bonded labor, in essence, is outlawed as per the Bonded Labor System (Abolition) Act, 1976. This means there can be no valid contract that compels employees to stick for a particular tenure in the company.
We recently covered an entire article that goes over this subject. You can read it at the link below: [Employment Bonds - Do they really work? | Bond Contracts](http://quikchex.in/employment-bonds-contracts-do-they-work/)
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Kamesh,
All you can do is just try to reach the Labor officer and put forth your queries. If possible, try to get your attendance details and take them to the concerned department. Nowadays, the labor department is very strict on employers. You should also carry your offer letter issued to you, which contains all the details about the company's terms and conditions. Apart from that, there is no other way since you have signed a bond for three years.
Murthy
From India, Bangalore
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All you can do is just try to reach the Labor officer and put forth your queries. If possible, try to get your attendance details and take them to the concerned department. Nowadays, the labor department is very strict on employers. You should also carry your offer letter issued to you, which contains all the details about the company's terms and conditions. Apart from that, there is no other way since you have signed a bond for three years.
Murthy
From India, Bangalore
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all above mentioned things are breach of law you can complaint in labor dept. about these all. labor department will break your agreement as bounding an employee is against act.
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You have stated in your mail, and I quote, "I can't resign from the company as I have signed a service agreement for 3 years. Nor do I have the capacity to break that agreement." Now, what is the meaning of the second sentence in this paragraph? What do you mean by having no capacity to break? Is it because you have signed the agreement for 3 years that you have apprehensions about? If so, do not worry; go ahead and resign. An agreement without consideration is void. As for approaching the Labor Officer, abolition of bonded labor, etc., other seniors have already advised you. I need not repeat the same.
From India, Pune
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