Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Ex-Employee Accuses 'The Logical Indian' of Harassment, Unpaid Dues
Imagine someone worked at a news website for a long time.
When they left, the company didn't pay them all the money they were owed.
The person says the company is also refusing to give them a letter saying they worked there.
The company wanted the person to agree to rules about social media and give up some of the company's ownership.
The person refused because they felt it wasn't fair.
The person is still waiting for their money and the letter that confirms their employment.
The company claims they offered the person an employment agreement which was never signed.
Bharat Nayak, former Founding Editor, accused 'The Logical Indian' of harassment.
Nayak claims he was denied a relieving letter and incentives.
Nayak's final salary and incentives remained unpaid after three months.
The company disputed Nayak's joining date and designation.
Nayak refused to sign a social media policy and surrender equity.
- Who
- Bharat Nayak, a former Founding Editor of 'The Logical Indian'.
- What
- Nayak accused 'The Logical Indian' of harassment, including withholding his relieving letter and unpaid dues.
- When
- The issues arose after Nayak's last working day on June 30, 2023.
- Where
- The accusations were made public on LinkedIn.
- Why
- Nayak says he was denied his relieving letter and incentives despite working for the company for 9.5 years. He also refused to sign a social media policy and surrender equity.
- Company
- The Logical Indian
- Former Employee
- Bharat Nayak
- Position
- Founding Editor
- Unpaid Incentives
- Exceeding ₹5 lakh
- Employment Duration
- 9.5 years