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