Illegal termination

Jun 11, 2026 163 views 3 answers
Education Law
vijay verma
Jun 11, 2026
Education Law
► I joined a third party payroll company for an MNC client as a developer(non-managerial role). I was told it is permanent job from payroll company . After completing 5 months, the client suddenly dropped me and my payroll company fired me without any official reason. Later they verbally told me it is due to project laid off i.e they do not have much work for me. I had to let go other job offers for joining here, now I am without job. They are taking no responsibility in getting me other job or client. What can be done legally here?
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Anik
Jun 23, 2026

Dear Client,

Your legal rights will most probably depend on the nature of your employment contract with the payroll company, since the payroll company, not the MNC client, will most probably be your employer. If you were permanently employed, and were let go within five months for no valid written reason, along with the absence of notice, notice pay, and adherence to the conditions stipulated in your employment agreement, you could argue your case against this unjust termination or seek any contractual dues. Nevertheless, declining other job offers just because you wanted to pursue this one does not necessarily obligate your employer to provide you with different positions unless there is such an agreement between the two parties. It would be prudent to get a copy of your appointment letter, employment contract, termination document, and any policy regarding termination, benching, and notice period.

I hope this helps and if you have any further issues do not hesitate to contact us. 

Jun 23, 2026

give legal notice to company through an advocate for illegal termination and demand compensation.

Jun 23, 2026

Dear Sir,

 

The payroll company cannot automatically terminate employment merely because the client no longer requires your services.

Legally, the payroll company is your employer. The client's decision to release you from a project does not necessarily end your employment relationship with the payroll company.

 

Civil Suit

If you are treated as a managerial/highly paid employee and labour remedies are unavailable, you may sue for:

  • Breach of employment contract;
  • Recovery of notice pay;
  • Damages.
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