Show cause notice
Shruti Shruti
(Querist) 11 December 2020
This query is : Resolved
I am working in a private concern. I received a show notice from my company stating misconduct for the reason that I am acting in films.
The policy states no dual employment / commercial/ business/gainful .
I am not paid for my shoots. Just out of interest I do.
What should i reply
Isaac Gabriel
(Expert) 12 December 2020
Acting during your working hours of the company or firm could be questionable.But if if you do not engage in the cultural activities out of offoce hours without hindance to duties, is permissible unless specifically prohibited.
Advocate Bhartesh goyal
(Expert) 12 December 2020
Clarify to office bearer's of company that doing acting in films is not for earning or for gain of money although it is against the policy of company.
P. Venu
(Expert) 12 December 2020
The question is whether the acting is affecting your performance or discharge of duties in the company and/or there is such averments in the Show Cause Notice.
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 12 December 2020
What are the contents of the Showcause notice? You are interested in acting in films but not for money, I opine, you have to inform in writing to the Management of the company.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 13 December 2020
You are doing the work for filming, as stated by you, whether the job is similar to the company (employer's) aims/ objectives / functions ?
It would be advisable to consult and engage a local prudent lawyer for better analyses of facts/ documents, professional guidance and necessary proceeding.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 13 December 2020
Acting occasionally in film is not employment. Reply show cause that you were not employed, not earning, no time of company was wasted, it was a part of hobby.