is this punishment right?please go through this

from the facts of incedents, you narratted. I think you both have any case. first of all the incident took, is a serious misconduct under the service secandly you have apologised in writing. in case, file file any case, both will come in the ways. so my advise is forget this and try to get another job as fresh.

In my view the conduct of your HR Group is not fair. Their forcing you to resign on the basis of your apology letters is also not fair. Further, there was no complaint from your friend also to the company as such. Cafeteria, though is under company's establishment, is also not a work-place. Its a place for workers to rest and relax.

In my view ,first of all you discuss the matter with your immediate Boss or supervisor. In case he is not co-operative, you can discuss the matter with your Head of the Department. You can solve this with negotiations with your company only. Law will not come to your help because the situation has arisen because of your taking laws in your hands.

In my view your conduct in the factory premises is a serious misconduct. Majority of companies including multinationals ( leave aside small companies) do not tolerate such type of behaviour inside the company premises. It is better for you and your girlfriend to find another job and not to repeat this type of behavior in future. Legal process is too lengthy and there is little chance for you and your girlfriend to succed. 

The actions by both of you in cafetaria amounts to misconduct.

The action is very severe. But opting legal action is not advisable as there is a possibility of loosing the battle because(a) ithe action of yorus is misconduct (b) since you have putup only 10 months services you must be on probation(c) you have given an apology letter (d) resignation letter.

We faced such situations in mfg units. Since the workers  are very intelligent/ union leaders  guide them/proper domestic enquiry has to be conducted/no one comes forward to give evidence/normally the worker involved will deny the charge etc., most of these compaints will be closed as not proved. Finally managements close the issue by just giving a warning and most of the times no action.

Since you people are educated/straight forward you agreed your mistake which has landed you/thrown you on roads.

We pity you.

IN MY VIEW THE THERE IS NO CONNECTION WHAT HAS HAPPENED IE., FACTS AND WHAT HAS BEEN RECORDED INCIDENT.

WHEN THE INCIDENT IN THEIR OWN WRITING HAS BEEN WRONGLY NARRATED TO SUIT THE MANAGEMENT I FEEL THERE CAN NOT BE ANY RECOURSE AGAINST THE EMPLOYER.

AS MANY HAVE OPINED THE CODUCT IN THE PREMESIS WCHI WILL INCLUDE THE CAFETARIA RUN BY THE INSTITUTION/COMPNAY, THE MANAGEMENT WILL BE RIGHT IN SEVERING THE EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP.

AS THE STORY HAS BEEN WRONGLY NARRATED BY THE CONCERNED EMPLYOEES, IT IS BETER NOT TO DRAG THE ISSUE FURTHER AND THEY MAY FORGET.

There is no point in knowing whether the punishment is right or wrong at this stage? Court cases are going to be time consuming and frustrating.  You people have a long career path before you.   Pl put this incident behind you and think of the future rather than brooding on the past..