How can I legally collect my unpaid salary after termination?
My employer, a prominent billionaire businessman, has not paid my salary for over 8 months and has now terminated my employment without any payment. While I do not wish to continue working with him, I would like to collect my dues for the past 8 months. Is there a legal procedure that compels an employer to pay dues? I am not alone—about 3,000 people are facing this issue, and everyone has been laid off.
For managerial and professional employees the remedy for recovering unpaid salary for them lies in filing a civil suit. Since such employees are usually engaged through a contractual agreement with the employer, non-payment of salary amounts to a breach of contract. The aggrieved employee can approach the civil court, with jurisdiction depending on the salary amount involved. The employee can claim not only the unpaid salary but also interest and damages, if applicable. The limitation period for filing such a suit is three years from the date the salary became due. The process usually begins with a legal notice to the employer. If the employer
You can take legal action to recover your unpaid salary. First, send a legal notice to your employer demanding payment. If there is no response, you can file a complaint with the labour court or approach the relevant labour department. Since many employees are affected, you can also file a collective case or seek help from a trade union or legal aid organisation.
Your employer is legally obligated to pay your salary, and you have the right to file a case for unpaid wages. You can approach the labor court or file a complaint with the labor department. If the employer refuses to pay, legal action can compel them to clear the dues. It is advised to consult an expert lawyer who will assist you with the best course of action.. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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