In a detailed post shared on Reddit, an employee from the automotive R&D sector in India — part of a reputed multinational group — has raised serious allegations of workplace harassment and silent retaliation after flagging corporate misconduct through internal channels.
Earlier this year, the employee claims they were pressured to resign. Instead of stepping away quietly, they chose to raise concerns around multiple systemic issues, including discrimination, peer-based KPIs, lack of salary growth for 11 years, and procedural retaliation.
Development Plan Turned Into a Trap
Following their decision to speak up, the employee says they were placed under a 6-month Behavioral Development Plan (BDP). Despite fulfilling all assigned tasks under this plan, the employee found themselves abruptly locked out of company systems. Their email, internal platforms like IPIN and Teams, and office entry badge were deactivated. A full-and-final payroll settlement process was initiated — all while they were still under the development plan and officially employed.
The employee had reportedly flagged this exact risk to HR two months prior, but the issue was ignored. When termination actions were auto-triggered due to this inaction, the employee was left with no formal work channels or clarity on their job status.
Ethical Concerns Dismissed as ‘Performance Issue’
Attempts to reach the Ethics & Compliance team reportedly led nowhere. The team allegedly reclassified the matter as a “performance” or “salary grievance” despite the employee providing substantial evidence — such as voice recordings, KPI mismatches, and signs of peer manipulation.
The employee now says they will have to physically report to office reception to prove they are still employed. Calling it a case of “silent retaliation,” the employee highlights how companies sometimes rely on systems, loopholes, and selective silence to quietly push out those who speak up.
Their post has triggered a wave of support and empathy online. Many users shared similar experiences of corporate negligence and called for stronger protection for whistleblowers in India’s private sector.