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Employment Law - Steps for if your employer is not providing you with a relieving letter

If your employer is not providing you with a relieving letter, it can be concerning, as this document is often necessary for various purposes, including future job applications. Here are steps you can take to address the situation: 1. Communicate Clearly: Initiate communication with your former employer in a polite and professional manner. Send an email or letter explaining your request for a relieving letter and the importance of having it for your future endeavors. 2. Follow Company Procedures: Review your employment contract or company policies to see if there are any specific procedures or timelines for obtaining a relieving letter. Ensure that you have complied with these requirements. 3. Contact HR: Reach out to your company's HR department or the relevant HR personnel responsible for handling employee records and documentation. Request their assistance in obtaining the relieving letter. 4. Provide Notice: If your company has any outstanding issues with you, such...

Dealing with Employee Grievances per Indian Law

Gripes at work are unavoidable. In fact, it's been stated that having a complaint gives one's life meaning. Unresolved complaints are similar to loose cannon balls in a ship; if not handled properly, they can sink the vessel. In India, the employer is required to implement particular grievance redressal systems at the workplace under several central and state-specific labour regulations. Here is a brief overview of numerous legal processes that HR managers should be aware of and can include in their HR policies and practises: According to section 9C of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 of India (IDA), each employer who employs at least 20 workers must establish a Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) to settle disputes resulting from worker grievances. The GRC should have a maximum of six members, with equal representation from both the managerial class and the working class. In order to handle disputes arising out of individual worker grievances relating to non-employment, term...