₹5,000 spent on tickets, leave denied: What are employees' rights when companies put them on a PIP?
A PIP is a formal document an employer gives an employee to address performance concerns and set clear targets to be met within a specific period, usually 30 to 90 days.
An employee in Bengaluru recently shared their frustration on social media after being denied leave following a performance improvement plan (PIP). The PIP is a formal document employers use to address performance concerns and set clear targets for improvement within a specified timeframe, typically 30 to 90 days.
According to the employee, who works for a retail-focused company in the IT hub of Bengaluru, they had booked ₹5,000 worth of travel tickets for their family to join them in celebrating Dussehra, their annual occasion to spend time together. However, the employee's manager raised performance concerns during a review meeting and placed them on a PIP, citing inadequate output and performance.
Upon inquiring about the leave, the manager denied the request, stating they were under a PIP and could not grant any holidays. The employee expressed confusion and stress, questioning the implications of being placed on a PIP and the lack of written confirmation regarding their status. The post quickly went viral, sparking a debate about the rights of employees when placed on a PIP.
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