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IIM Indore Graduate Faces Backlash Over Salary Slip Refusal, Pledges HR Reforms

She has vowed to strengthen HR policies following widespread criticism over her refusal to issue a salary slip to a short-term hire.

Woman’s LinkedIn post goes viral.
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Critics were quick to call out the post as unprofessional and tone-deaf. (This is an AI generated image)

Overview

  • Ria Singhai declined to issue a salary slip to a Gen Z employee who worked for about 15–17 days, citing a minimum six-month service rule
  • The former employee had requested the document to fulfill college requirements, describing it as proof of employment
  • Singhai posted a WhatsApp screenshot on LinkedIn, noting that she had still paid for the work but reserved formalities for longer tenures
  • HR professionals and LinkedIn users condemned the refusal as unprofessional and stressed that salary slips are a legal entitlement for all workers
  • Commenters warned that denying basic employment documentation can damage employer credibility and drive short-term staff to leave early