1. Asked: 3 years agoIn: , , ,

    Should I ask my boss before freelancing work?

    Gaytari
    Gaytari Beginner Sr. Human Resource Manager with a decade long corporate experience in managing the entire cycle of HRM in the organization.

    Hi, Hope you are doing great! Wow! The idea of freelancing while you are engaged full-time as an employee with a company is quite common among employees these days. There are myriads of benefits in terms of learning, experience and of course earning that push youngsters to think of freelancing. But,Read more

    Hi,

    Hope you are doing great!

    Wow! The idea of freelancing while you are engaged full-time as an employee with a company is quite common among employees these days. There are myriads of benefits in terms of learning, experience and of course earning that push youngsters to think of freelancing.

    But, now comes your question – if you should ask your boss before taking any freelance stuff, or not?

    My suggestion on this is to first look into the office culture, and your own contract. There are companies that follow a very liberal HR policies that benefit employees in the maximum possible ways. On the contrary, there are companies which follow very rigid and conservative practices which strictly forbid employees to look around for any other earning options.

    So, if your employment contract states that you are supposed to dedicate certain number of hours in a week to the company, and after those hours, you can do anything of your choice, then yes, you can step ahead for freelancing. Even, in that scenario, you are not supposed to take permission either.

    But, if you contract states that you are not permitted to engage in any other agency or company as full-time/part-time or even freelancer while working with them, then definitely you should avoid engaging as a freelancer with anyone.

    Even asking or discussing about the same with your Boss, Reporting Manager or anyone will put your integrity in questions, and it might hamper your relationship with your employer.

    Therefore, my suggestion is to pay attention to your contract copies and existing work culture in your company as there is the only answer of this question.

    I hope this answer will guide you to take the right call.

    All the very best!

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  2. Asked: 3 years agoIn: , ,

    Can I take leaves during my notice period?

    Gaytari
    Gaytari Beginner Sr. Human Resource Manager with a decade long corporate experience in managing the entire cycle of HRM in the organization.

    Hello Dear, Notice period and leaves – a great question indeed! The dilemma is quite understood when you are left with so many leaves and your 1-month or longer notice period starts that sometimes forbids you to take leave/s. So, let’s jump to the answer of this question – Possibility depends on theRead more

    Hello Dear,

    Notice period and leaves – a great question indeed!

    The dilemma is quite understood when you are left with so many leaves and your 1-month or longer notice period starts that sometimes forbids you to take leave/s.

    So, let’s jump to the answer of this question – Possibility depends on the terms of your contract i.e. offer letter.

    To get the answer the best way is to review your offer letter which you’d signed the time of joining.

    In the letter, you will see a column mentioning notice period conditions. If it states that all leave benefits will be withdrawn from you during the notice period, then definitely you are not entitled to take PAID leave. However, if you still take “LEAVE” that will be “UNPAID”. Means, you will have to compromise with your salary deduction for that leave.

    In addition, depending on the “Company’s will”, you might be asked to complete your notice period days to compensate the day you’d been absent during this period. That means, your notice period will be extended if you take a “LEAVE”.

    Only in case, you apply for “SICK LEAVE” by furnishing medical certificate against those taken leaves, you can refrain the “Company” from extending your notice period.

    I hope the provided information is sufficient for you, and would help you.

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  3. Asked: 3 years agoIn:

    Does being engaged (to be married) carry any legal significance?

    Gaytari
    Gaytari Beginner Sr. Human Resource Manager with a decade long corporate experience in managing the entire cycle of HRM in the organization.

    Hi, I hope I'll able to answer this question rightly! As per the current lawsuits in India, engagement does not carry any legal significance. Legally, engagement is not counted as equal to marriage. As per law, marriage is a pious relationship and all the customs of a marriage are acknowledged underRead more

    Hi,

    I hope I’ll able to answer this question rightly!

    As per the current lawsuits in India, engagement does not carry any legal significance. Legally, engagement is not counted as equal to marriage. As per law, marriage is a pious relationship and all the customs of a marriage are acknowledged under law; however, it is not the case with that of Engagement.

    Therefore, at time an engagement is being called off by any other the parties, there will be no legal penalty or enforcement to avoid that to happen.

    • The possible consequences you might encounter on breaking off an engagement-

    The only consequence of breaking off an engagement is to reimburse the expenditure borne by other party, and same has to be done by you as well. Like all the gifts, money being exchanged during and due to this occasion, have to be returned. If you don’t do this, it might cause you to face some legal issues of fraud or cheating if filed by the other party.

    Besides this outcomes, there is no boundation for anyone to compulsorily marry the person you are engaged with.

    What are the circumstances in which you might seek legal intervention for your broken-up engagement matter?

    • If there is a written-agreement or commitment signed on a legal document by both the parties that clearly states the intension of both to get marry after engagement.
    • If you prove that the person has cheated you, or has done some fraudulent act with you which resulted in the damage of your reputation, property or body. By registering a case under IPC 415, you can take legal action.

    All and all, taking up any legal step against the person you had been engaged to will only get you justice, but law will not force anyone for “marriage”.

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  4. Asked: 3 years agoIn: ,

    What is Background Verification Process – if previous company is closed?

    Gaytari
    Gaytari Beginner Sr. Human Resource Manager with a decade long corporate experience in managing the entire cycle of HRM in the organization.

    Hi, Glad to help you in this concern. As the company has been closed, there are still a few ways by which you can sort this issue out. To deal with this, the contact number of your previous company's HR Manager, Reporting manager or even CEO/Director would be helpful. Contact number or email ID (PerRead more

    Hi, Glad to help you in this concern.

    As the company has been closed, there are still a few ways by which you can sort this issue out. To deal with this, the contact number of your previous company’s HR Manager, Reporting manager or even CEO/Director would be helpful. Contact number or email ID (Personal one) can be provided in the employment form to the new company you’ve joined. And meanwhile, talk to the respective HR of the IBM IT company and tell them about the closure of the previous company and provide contact details of managers who you’d worked with.

    Knowing this, they will prefer doing verification on their own.

    Usually, companies get the verification done by any third-party background verification service provider which follows any of the three ways – Telecommunication, Personally visiting the company at the address, and postal or email communication. In some cases, these agencies also do cross-checking from local people or a police station. Oftentimes, these agencies prefer verification by contacting the HR department or reporting manager.

    Thus, if you’ve worked there in actual, then nothing to worry about. Just provide the required details, and talk in-person with your HR.

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