Tripura software engineer gets Rs 90,000 training fee demand after quitting
A developer from Agartala resolved a dispute with his former employer through the labour office after being asked to pay training costs.
A software developer from Agartala, Tripura, was allegedly asked to pay approximately Rs 90,000 in training costs by his former employer after resigning from his position. According to reports by The Times of India, the employee had worked at the company for nine months and completed his required notice period before the demand was made.
The employee, who shared his experience on the Reddit community r/IndianWorkplace, stated that he had been working on actual projects for several months rather than receiving only initial training. He also claimed that his final salary was delayed and that conversations with HR and management regarding the amount were inconsistent.
During his nine-month tenure, the developer noted that the company's development team had shrunk from approximately 15 members to five. He expressed confusion over why he owed money after fulfilling his professional responsibilities and completing his exit formalities.
The dispute was eventually resolved through the intervention of the labour office. The employee filed a grievance and attended three hearings, which allowed him to receive his experience certificate, salary slips, and relieving letter after approximately six weeks.
Reflecting on the incident, the developer advised others to read every line of an employment contract before signing it. He noted that while he joined as a software developer, the experience left him with knowledge regarding HR, payroll, and employment law.