Reading: I quit my job at a private company on August 10th, 2016. My contract required a three-month notice period, or I would have to pay for the remaining time. I worked for 53 days and paid for 37 days. Now, my former employer is refusing to give me my relieving letter, saying I need to come to their Delhi office for two days to complete the handover process. The office has moved from Bangalore, and I can’t afford to travel there. Is their demand reasonable? What should I do?

I quit my job at a private company on August 10th, 2016. My contract required a three-month notice period, or I would have to pay for the remaining time. I worked for 53 days and paid for 37 days. Now, my former employer is refusing to give me my relieving letter, saying I need to come to their Delhi office for two days to complete the handover process. The office has moved from Bangalore, and I can’t afford to travel there. Is their demand reasonable? What should I do?

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1 year ago

Law Forum › Category: Labour & Service › I quit my job at a private company on August 10th, 2016. My contract required a three-month notice period, or I would have to pay for the remaining time. I worked for 53 days and paid for 37 days. Now, my former employer is refusing to give me my relieving letter, saying I need to come to their Delhi office for two days to complete the handover process. The office has moved from Bangalore, and I can’t afford to travel there. Is their demand reasonable? What should I do?

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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

I quit my job at a private company on August 10th, 2016. My contract required a three-month notice period, or I would have to pay for the remaining time. I worked for 53 days and paid for 37 days. Now, my former employer is refusing to give me my relieving letter, saying I need to come to their Delhi office for two days to complete the handover process. The office has moved from Bangalore, and I can’t afford to travel there. Is their demand reasonable? What should I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Your former employer’s demand is unreasonable. Under Indian law, you are entitled to a relieving letter without unnecessary conditions. Since you fulfilled your financial obligation for the notice period, you can demand the letter without having to travel to Delhi. You can file a complaint with the Labor Department or seek legal counsel if they continue to refuse.