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U#India #Mumbai #Workplace #Termination #IndianLabourLaw #EmployeeRights #LegalAdviceIndia
Hello everyone,
I genuinely need advice and guidance regarding a sudden termination from a reputed educational trust in Mumbai.
Here’s my situation:
• My probation period itself was for 2 YEARS.
• I completed those 2 years and continued working for another 3 months while waiting for my confirmation letter.
• Despite delays from the organization’s side, I continued working sincerely as a full-time employee and handled responsibilities beyond my role.
• I have records of my work, accurate data, achievements, **appreciation from managers**, and proof of my work ethics and performance.
• This was NOT a case of poor performance, misconduct, or negligence.
Then suddenly, one afternoon after lunch:
• I was called by HR and given only two options:
**Resign quietly**
**Accept termination**
• When I refused to resign and asked for fair compensation of 3 months rather than 1 month for removing me without notice, HR said:
“Until you receive written confirmation, you are still on probation and we can terminate you without giving any reason.”
What hurts the most is:
• After giving 2+ years of hard work, loyalty, and commitment, I was removed overnight without warning.
• Multiple employees, including me, had already raised concerns earlier regarding workplace environment issues on mail.
• Despite that, nothing changed.
• It genuinely feels like some organizations believe employees cannot question them because they are a “brand.”
My biggest concern right now:
• I am suddenly jobless in Mumbai, one of the most expensive cities in India.
• Hiring season in our industry is slowing down until June 2026.
• If the organization had informed me earlier that they did not wish to continue with me, I would have respectfully started looking for another opportunity.
• Instead, I was left blindsided with no preparation, no security, and no respect for the effort I gave over the last 2 years.
Another thing that deeply concerns me:
• The institute operates under the category of a “Trust.”
• But when it comes to employee welfare, labour ethics, and accountability, everything suddenly becomes “company policy.”
As an Indian citizen who works honestly and pays taxes in this country, I genuinely want to ask:
• Can a company continue extending probation through delays in documentation and later use that against an employee?
• What rights does an employee realistically have in such situations under Indian labour laws?
I have already connected with a lawyer and am documenting everything properly.
I am not sharing the organization’s name right now because I want to handle this legally and responsibly.
What has emotionally affected me the most is the contradiction between:
“**You are one of our best employees.” and “We can terminate you without reason.”**
Because after 2+ years of dedication, appreciation, extra responsibilities, and proven work ethic, hearing both statements from the same organization. Honestly breaks a person mentally and professionally.
I would genuinely appreciate:
• Legal advice
• HR guidance
• Similar experiences
• Suggestions on how to move forward
Right now, this is not just about losing a job.
It is about understanding whether employees in India actually have protection against unfair treatment like this.
Thank you for reading.
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Unot a legal advice.
2 year of probation itself seems very wrong. But we are all at the mercy of employer. Nothing can be done. Instead of worrying about lost job, suggest you to take a break and search for a job. Life is a long game. 2-4 months lost searching new job will not harm.
You will land in a better place. God bless-
UThank you for your kind words.
I understand life moves on and I’ll definitely continue searching for opportunities, but what has affected me deeply is how suddenly everything changed after 2+ years of commitment and appreciation from the same organization.
It honestly makes me wonder how vulnerable employees really are, especially in cities like Mumbai where losing a job overnight impacts everything.
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