Summary: Byju’s CEO Byju Raveendran faced public criticism from ex-employee Kaushik Lade over three months of unpaid salaries. Lade accused the company of abandoning staff despite their loyalty, highlighting unpaid provident fund dues. Raveendran acknowledged the issue, assuring that payments would be made eventually. Amid financial and legal troubles, employee grievances add to Byju’s ongoing crisis.
The exchange occurred after Raveendran posted a note defending himself against allegations of collusion and fraud, and asserting that neither he nor his family made personal gains by selling shares in the embattled startup.
“Passion doesn’t pay our bills,” wrote Kaushik Lade, a former Byju’s employee, in response to Raveendran’s post.
Lade highlighted that staff, who had supported the company in difficult times, have been left “stranded” without pay.
“Our PF remains unpaid. We stood by this company, gave it our best, and now we are fighting just to survive. Words inspire, but actions matter.”
In his reply to Lade, Raveendran acknowledged the outstanding salaries but said that while payment might not be immediate, it would eventually be settled.
“Bills will be paid, comeback will be made, dues will be cleared,” he wrote. “Not immediately, but eventually. I am not fighting for just myself. Till then, you have my word.”
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