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Can employer hold original certificates?
any employer can hold originals if given for job application he should pay the bond money and they will give the documents . yes they can do .
Can a company keep your certificates?
If the employer has paid for this training the legal stance is that they own the certificates. Absolutely no problem with copies issued to employees (scan/hard copy or both). Agree with Ron on this one, employers should keep the originals.
How do I get a COE from a previous employer?
I, (your full name), request an employment certificate. I have worked in (name of the company) for (time) in (name of department) as a (job title). I would like to have this document because (give the reason). I will be grateful if you grant my wish by (provide the date).
Can a company keep original documents of a bonded labour?
It is absolutely illegal for a company to keep original documents of any employee, especially as surety to make him work as a “ bonded labour ”. The employers can ask for original documents just to verify them with the photocopies and ensure that the original documents are returned at the earliest.
Is it illegal to take original certificates of employees for security?
As per law, it is illegal to take the original certificates of employees for the purpose of security except in some special cases like: If the company is going to depute abroad for training or working with Client incurring heavy expenditure or
Is it illegal to take the original certificate of Bond?
Just for giving a job, taking original certificates is illegal. As regards bond, please collect the draft copy of the bond so that it can be perused and commented upon. Please also find out what is the value of the bond, value of the non judicial stamp paper on which bond is to be executed etc.
Can my employer keep my certificate without my consent?
As a legal point of view, he has no right to seize original certificate unless the company’s policy says so. The employer can not keep original document without consent of owner of that document. Some employers do keep original documents as security against an employee absconding.