Between overlapping state and central laws, it’s a grey area. Companies want to avoid any legal repercussions, especially startups because they have to disclose lawsuits to prospective investors. Therefore making people voluntarily resign is the safest route for them.

Analyst

I see my organisation is being very cautious about the layoff process. They are forcing us to resign instead of them firing us. Also the communication is put out saying we are resigning and serving...

I see my organisation is being very cautious about the layoff process. They are forcing us to resign instead of them firing us. Also the communication is put out saying we are resigning and serving notice period instead of mentioning severance.

Are layoffs illegal?

Product Manager

Are layoffs illegal?- Grapevine

It’s disheartening to see 1000s of people being laid off in recent times. Most of them have a family to feed and EMIs / bills to pay.

Today it’s them and tomorrow it could be Me and You as well. 

And it’s pretty much clear that these new age companies are not empathetic and would go to any extent to meet their goals.

Why isn’t any employee doing anything about these atrocities? 

Following are the few ways to send out a strong message to these employers for abusing / blackmailing / and forcing resignations and PIPs (share more in comments)

1. Boycott their products / Services - make a noise about it on social media.

2. Stop subscribing to their IPOs or start dumping their stocks.

3. Uninstall their apps.

Time For a Revolution

Analytics Manager

Didn't know that we can really file a case against the firm if it silently lays off employees.

Are silent layoffs illegal?

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Instead of giving out the severance, they’re asking for resignation. 

And what’s worst is if you don’t resign they won’t give you experience letter and full and final settlement.

My friend who works at Classplus has been asked to resign

Founder

So I was laid off a couple of months back and the organization was forcing me to resign. I countered their basis of decision and was able to get my severance instead of notice. Further, they were asking me to serve a reduced notice but I opposed saying this is a layoff/termination from organization’s side and was out in a week. As a result they have deliberately put things like “his performance was average” in the experience letter. 

Can someone help me with how to deal with this situation for prospective employers? 

P.S: I do not want to go the legal route with my prev org and want to focus on the next prospects so if any HR in the network can help with some advice, that would be great.

Any HRs here who can help out with a situation concerning previous employer & negative experience letter

What are some of the questions related to labour law in India that you always wanted to know (probably something that your HR may not explicitly tell you) - Ask here!

Labour Laws that you always wanted to know

Software Engineer

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Feedback letter from employee to Founders, CEO & CTO

Heartwarming message from ex-Byjus employee to founders.

For details just reply to this email. I will email an excel sheet of all of your failures 
 😂Lmao, that was🔥

Microsoft has lost all respect from me today. Guys please spread the word so that all come to know reality.

I am writing this post on behalf of my friend who is still in bad mood having mental trauma.

Yesterday my friend from Microsoft was let go from his job in India. He was being pressurised to write relieving letter saying he was quitting at his own will and that the HR apparently said if he didn't write the email in next half or 1 hour he won't be getting any severance or benefits by Microsoft India. 

Wait..who does this to an employee? He was so tensed yesterday that he is leaving for his hometown in few days, he doest want to do any job for some time, he was literally crying. 

He said the ones who didnt got laid off have lost the will to work. His friends who got fired are crying as it was least expected from Microsoft.

imo even amazon and sf handled the indian layoffs in a better way than Microsoft.

Other then that Microsoft peeps are not allowed to write anything rubbish on social media. You can yourself see 3 rounds of layoff have happened in India and you will rarelly see any post yet on LinkedIn.

Just imagine to what extent these firms are going to save their image. 😵‍💫🥺

msft used to have best people culture but now its something unimaginable😣

Microsoft India - Worst Situation Underway

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If I try to switch while my current company is doing layoffs, will people believe i was also laid off ?

resigning while company is doing layoffs

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Heard they are doing another round of firing today, can anyone confirm this?

Byjus layoffs

Hi.

I received a termination letter from my past company. The reason was, I sent my resignation letter from home and responded only when they reached out.

I know I am at fault. Should have sent resignation from office itself. But their punishment seems very harsh. I didn't get a chance to explain myself. 

Wherever I am applying for jobs, getting turned down as I do not have experience letter and relieving letter. Having a termination letter seems to be equal to having a criminal record.

I tried requesting my ex company, but seems they have forgotten my existence, and talked in a rude manner.

Day by day I am losing confidence. Trying my hand at freelancing also, but it would be like starting from zero.

How can I repair my situation. Advice pls.

PS: Humble request to all, no trolling please. Already I am down, don't want to get out.

Termination blues

Frontend Engineer

Layoffs are a common theme these days among all kinds of companies. In general, Layoffs are bad for the people affected.

I want to hear stories from people who had a layoff that was done with dignity, respect and humanity.
Please describe what made your experience of the layoff great and which company were you part of.

How a company handles Layoffs reflects a lot on the culture of that company.

So let us highlight companies that do Layoffs well.

Layoffs done with Humanity

Senior Manager

Can anyone tell us step by step which companies do have the authority to lay off the employees and on which factors they can do so I mean lists of anyone can highlight.
And what's the law says on this?

Lay off authority | compliance

Program Manager

Just wanted to give some updates now that it has been 1 month since the last post

1) Senior Leadership from Tech (3) , a senior director from Product , Finance Head have all resigned. Strategy team has been dissolved. 
2) There are more people in the pipeline and will get more clarity by month end.
3) Everyone over the CTC of 60 lakh has been asked about the revenue that they bring in and based on that, their position is being reconsidered.
4) All contract workers have been terminated. Interns have been told that they won't be receiving PPOs.
5) Senior Management Has been asked to take 20% paycuts. 
6) Even at Junior level, people have been asked to take pay cuts or resign.
7) Lots of tools used in tech are being removed and AWS subscription has also been revised.


Meanwhile HRs have been celebrating on slack channels that Yubi has been ranked in Top 25 companies for career development :/

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Is this only a termination of working employee of that particular company or this means a new joinee yet to be onboarded will also face an "offer letter withdrawal" ?

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