When can a company take legal action against an employee?

An employer can initiate a legal action with the help of labor advocates, against an employee who violates any of these rights. The employer can file a case in a civil court or Labour Court against an employee who fails to perform their duties and acts against an employer’s interest.

Can your company force you to serve notice period?

No Employer can force an Employee to complete the Notice period, it is for the employee to complete the Notice period in order to take his full salary and the relieving letter. You can leave the job by either giving notice or payment in lieu of notice. The Company cannot force you to serve the entire notice period.

What are the consequences of absconding from a company?

An employee will face a loss of pay or salary. There will not be any experience letter with the employee. Absconder will be left with a bad reputation, as he/she will be put into the blacklist and never be rehired.

What are the consequences of absconding from work?

The employee will be charged with abscondment or unauthorised absence from work for the period that the employee had absconded. The notice of the disciplinary hearing must state the consequences of not attending the hearing, that the disciplinary hearing will proceed in the absence of the employee.

What happens if you abscond from a company?

If you abscond you won’t be able to join that organization ever again. That is considered leaving on a bad note amd is often considered a bad thing for your career report or resume. Usually the other organizations don’t go into details of your career history, but if they do probe, it will leave a negative image of you.

Can my employer refuse to pay me my bonus or commission?

Can my employer refuse to pay me the bonus or commission I would have earned if I hadn’t been dismissed? Unless you have a clear contractual entitlement to a specified level of bonus or commission, your employer may be tempted to withhold payment.

What to do if you have been dismissed without a bonus?

If you have been dismissed without being paid the bonus or commission you think you are entitled to, you should take legal advice. It may well be possible to negotiate a settlement agreement with the employer, where they agree to pay you some or all of the amount you expect.

Is absconding from a job a good idea?

Absconding is never a good idea. You will be blocked by the company for any future employment. Things could go bad if company tries to take any action against you i.e. Legal or any kind of action.