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Based on your employment situation, here is my legal advice:
1. Legal Right to Experience Certificate: Under the Shops and Establishments Act (applicable in most states including Karnataka), every employer is legally obligated to provide an experience certificate/service certificate to an employee upon termination of service. Even if you didn't complete exit formalities, you have a legal right to this certificate.
2. Immediate Actions:
- Send a formal written request/email to HDFC Life's HR department requesting:
* Experience Letter/Service Certificate
* Exit/Relieving Letter
* Form 16 (if applicable)
- Mention your employee ID, designation, period of employment, and last working date
- Request them to provide within 7-15 days
3. If Outstanding Dues: If company claims you have pending dues (notice period recovery, laptop/equipment not returned, etc.), they may withhold documents. In such cases:
- Clarify and settle any legitimate dues
- Request details of any claimed dues in writing
4. Legal Remedies if Refused:
- Send legal notice through advocate demanding certificates
- File complaint with Labour Commissioner
- Approach appropriate Labour Court
- File complaint under Shops and Establishments Act
5. Timeline: Companies typically must provide within 15-45 days of request. Keep all communication documented.
Disclaimer: This is general legal advice and does not create attorney-client relationship. For case-specific guidance, consult an employment law advocate in your jurisdiction.