I signed a 2-year agreement with my company on a simple legal document. As part of getting the marketing job, I had to provide two blank cheques. The agreement doesn’t mention any specific terms for leaving. How can I get out of this agreement? I’m hoping for a quick and helpful response. Thank you.

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Law Forum › Category: Labour & Service › I signed a 2-year agreement with my company on a simple legal document. As part of getting the marketing job, I had to provide two blank cheques. The agreement doesn’t mention any specific terms for leaving. How can I get out of this agreement? I’m hoping for a quick and helpful response. Thank you.
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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

I signed a 2-year agreement with my company on a simple legal document. As part of getting the marketing job, I had to provide two blank cheques. The agreement doesn’t mention any specific terms for leaving. How can I get out of this agreement? I’m hoping for a quick and helpful response. Thank you.

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Providing blank cheques as a condition of employment is illegal in India. You can challenge the agreement on this ground. Additionally, the lack of specific terms for leaving could be used to argue for the contract’s unenforceability, allowing you to exit without penalties.

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