What to Do If Your Salary Isn't Paid: Advice by Meenal Goel

Facing a delay or non-payment of salary can be quite frustrating, especially when your monthly finances wholly depend on it. 

Legal content creator Meenal Goel shares a perfect step-by-step guide to help you take legal action confidently on your own.

Step 1: Send a Legal Notice-

The first step is to consult a good lawyer with your employment contract and bank statements. 

A legal notice can be sent to your employer, often prompting for a swift payment to avoid any further legal trouble.

Step 2: Approach the Labour Commissioner-

If the legal notice doesn't completely resolve the issue, escalate the matter soon to the Labour Commissioner. This government authority will then try to fully mediate. 

If it's unresolved, the matter can be taken to court and action can be taken.

Step 3: File for Recovery Under the Law-

Meenal explains the two legal options based on your job level:

For Employees/Workers: File under the Section 33(c) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 to claim your unpaid salary.

For Managers or Executives: Use Order 37 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), 1908 to file a Summary Suit—a much faster route for the salary recovery in civil court.

Why It Matters-

This structured legal approach fully ensures that you don't suffer in silence. Whether you're a fresher or a senior-level employee, knowing your rights surely can help to recover what's rightfully yours— without any unnecessary delays.

Keep all your salary slips, offer letters, and communication emails handy only. Documentation is the main key to a strong legal case.

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