Reading: I worked at a jewellery showroom for two and a half years, always topping the sales charts. I loved it, but decided to venture out and start my own business. I never received a proper offer letter when I joined, only an email confirmation. Now, when I resigned, they suddenly presented me with an appointment letter. It included a clause restricting me from working in the jewellery business for a year! They said I wouldn’t get my full and final settlement unless I signed it, so I reluctantly did. Now, I’m determined to start my own business. What legal options do I have?

I worked at a jewellery showroom for two and a half years, always topping the sales charts. I loved it, but decided to venture out and start my own business. I never received a proper offer letter when I joined, only an email confirmation. Now, when I resigned, they suddenly presented me with an appointment letter. It included a clause restricting me from working in the jewellery business for a year! They said I wouldn’t get my full and final settlement unless I signed it, so I reluctantly did. Now, I’m determined to start my own business. What legal options do I have?

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2 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Labour & Service › I worked at a jewellery showroom for two and a half years, always topping the sales charts. I loved it, but decided to venture out and start my own business. I never received a proper offer letter when I joined, only an email confirmation. Now, when I resigned, they suddenly presented me with an appointment letter. It included a clause restricting me from working in the jewellery business for a year! They said I wouldn’t get my full and final settlement unless I signed it, so I reluctantly did. Now, I’m determined to start my own business. What legal options do I have?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

I worked at a jewellery showroom for two and a half years, always topping the sales charts. I loved it, but decided to venture out and start my own business. I never received a proper offer letter when I joined, only an email confirmation. Now, when I resigned, they suddenly presented me with an appointment letter. It included a clause restricting me from working in the jewellery business for a year! They said I wouldn’t get my full and final settlement unless I signed it, so I reluctantly did. Now, I’m determined to start my own business. What legal options do I have?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

The clause restricting you from working in the jewellery business is likely unenforceable under Indian law. You can challenge it by claiming it’s against public policy and unreasonable. Consider consulting a lawyer to understand your specific options and challenge the clause.