Accused of misconduct and suspended
What usually matters in this situation, and the papers to keep ready before you meet an advocate or free legal aid (call 15100).
Make my own list — free, 2 minutesYour situation
- What reason was given? Misconduct
Papers to gather
- Appointment letter, contract and any later revision letters
Defines what you were owed. Where: Email, HR portal. - Show-cause notice, your reply, inquiry report
Dismissal without a fair inquiry may be challenged. Where: HR. - Salary slips, Form 16 and bank statements
Needed to calculate dues. Where: HR portal, bank.
You may also need, depending on your answers
- Termination / resignation-acceptance letter, and the emails around it — The central document.
- Messages or recordings showing pressure to resign — Forced resignation can be treated as termination.
- EPFO passbook / UAN details — Shows employment and PF dues.
- Leave balance record — Calculates encashment.
- Written request for full-and-final settlement, relieving and experience letters — Creates a record.
What the law says
The four Labour Codes came into force on 21 November 2025. "Workers" have protection against unfair termination; managerial staff above set thresholds may need to rely on their contract instead.
General information, not legal advice.
Saboot will also ask
- How did the job end?
- What was your role?
- How long did you work there?
- Was there a show-cause notice or inquiry?
- What is still unpaid?
Similar situations
- Fired without any notice
- Forced to resign or they would fire me
- Laid off with no compensation
- Fired after I complained about something wrong
- Fired because I got pregnant
- Company won’t give relieving or experience letter
- Company asking me to pay a training bond amount
- Contract not renewed after years of work
Sources
- Ministry of Labour and Employment (official site) — Labour Codes in force from 21 Nov 2025
- Samadhan — labour dispute portal
The full guide: I was fired, forced to resign, or my dues were withheld · All situations