Legal Question in Employment Law in India

SIr,

During 2008 i have appointed as a contract employee for one year in government aided project under one society @ Rs.10000/month, for that they have obtained a one year bond. After 3 months of work, they have sent me 5 days training programme oversees on the project for which they have put me in 3 years service bond, if not , the amount spent on me for training to be recovered with interest in case of resigning.As i have no choice, i signed. After return from oversees, i have resigned the job during 2010 after completing 2 year 11 months, before completing 3 years, just a matter of one month left still in contract. No official extension of contract and no pay revision etc. Recently i have joined in another government service and working. Right now they found me working here, started harassing me through my department for insisting to pay the amount with interest to the ex. government aided society. What should i do? Please let me know whether contract employee can be put into service bond in government sector just for 5 days or just a month left before the bond period, money incurred to be paid to the organization.


Asked on 1/25/16, 10:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fca Prashant Chavan Expert Edge LLP

26.01.2016

Dear Sir / Madam,

A service or employment bond of any form or nature on any ground, pretext or reason is illegal and a criminal offense. You should cite the valid reason(s) for your resignation to the organization just prior to completing 3 years, and clearly state therein that a contract employee cannot be put into service bond in the organization. The overseas training program being for the sole benefit of the organization, you in no way remain liable to reimburse those expenses to the organization.

Regards,

Read more
Answered on 1/26/16, 1:13 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Labor and Employment Law questions and answers in India