Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Ex-employee alleges wrongful termination during cancer treatment
A man named Santosh Patole worked for a big company called SLB for over 8 years.
He was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in May 2025 and had treatment.
He went back to work on July 1, 2025, but was fired on July 23, 2025.
He says the company did not give him any warning or reason for firing him.
He thinks it's not fair and has asked the government to help him.
He wants his job back or money for being fired unfairly.
The company will answer in court on January 7, 2026.
Santosh Patole, a former facilities manager at SLB, alleges wrongful termination during thyroid cancer treatment.
Patole was diagnosed in May 2025, treated, and returned to work on July 1, 2025.
He was terminated on July 23, 2025, without prior notice or performance-related discussions.
Patole has filed a complaint with the Pune labour commissioner, with hearings scheduled for December 24, 2025, and January 7, 2026.
He seeks an inquiry into his termination, reinstatement, or compensation for wrongful termination.
- Who
- Santosh Patole, a former facilities manager at SLB (Schlumberger)
- What
- Alleged wrongful termination during cancer treatment
- When
- Termination on July 23, 2025; First hearing on December 24, 2025
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- Patole alleges termination was unjustified and seeks reinstatement or compensation
- Employee Name
- Santosh Patole
- Company Name
- SLB (Schlumberger)
- Position
- Facilities Manager
- Tenure
- Over 8 years
- Diagnosis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Treatment Period
- May 2025
- Rejoined Work
- July 1, 2025
- Termination Date
- July 23, 2025
- First Hearing Date
- December 24, 2025
- Second Hearing Date
- January 7, 2026