Broken hand, chickenpox, fatty liver! Techie resigns but claims employer threatening background verification sabotage

A Reddit user, under the name "Randy31599," shared a troubling experience about being terminated by his company and asked to pay three months' salary for an experience letter. The person said that he worked as a project manager for over eight months, during which he received a raise. However, increasing work pressure began to affect him, and he was later diagnosed with fatty liver. Shortly after, he contracted chickenpox. When he requested just three days of leave, his CEO insisted he work from home, but Randy was only able to provide partial support.

Feeling the need for a break, Randy submitted his resignation due to health reasons and requested an early release within a month. His CEO refused and asked him to continue working. Things worsened when Randy injured his hand in an accident and repeated his resignation, again requesting an early release. Despite his injury and medical condition, the company showed no empathy, denied his resignation, and eventually sent a termination email, he claimed.

Adding to the stress, the company threatened to report him negatively during background verification (BGV) and demanded three months' salary for an experience certificate, the person claimed. Now, Randy seeks advice on how to navigate this difficult situation.

What netizens said

Netizens were quick to rally behind the Reddit user, offering a variety of suggestions on how to handle the situation with his former employer.

One commenter advised seeking legal help, stating that the company’s behavior constituted harassment. Another took a more humorous approach, suggesting that the user show up at the CEO’s office with chickenpox, implying that this drastic measure might get him what he wanted.

A more serious suggestion came from someone who emphasized not giving in to the company’s demands. They recommended hiring a lawyer and pursuing legal action if the company refused to provide the experience letter. Others chimed in, noting that when a company terminates an employee, they are typically required to pay severance. This particular case was described as "illogical" because the user had already submitted his resignation, making the company’s threat of termination invalid. They pointed out that resignation notice periods begin once the resignation is submitted, and no employer can force someone to continue working, especially when health is involved.

Finally, one user stressed the importance of collecting evidence, including proof of resignation and any communication related to the company’s demands, and suggested filing a formal complaint with the labor department for harassment