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Attach salary slips, notices, or contracts
AI Analysis ResultHIGH SEVERITY

Employment Dispute

Unpaid salary for 4 months with documented evidence (salary slips + appointment letter). Employer in clear violation of Payment of Wages Act.

5

Laws Applicable

5

Action Steps

78%

Similar Cases Won

Estimated timeline: 30–90 days for Labour Commissioner resolution; 6–18 months if Labour Court required

1

Salary withheld beyond 7 working days — violation of Payment of Wages Act, 1936

2

Potential wrongful termination threat under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

3

Possible violation of Shops & Establishments Act (state-specific)

Payment of Wages Act, 1936

Strong

Section 3, 4, 15

Primary — employer must pay wages within 7 working days

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Strong

Section 2(s), 25F

Covers termination threat and labour dispute resolution

Shops & Establishments Act

Medium

State-specific Sections

Governs working conditions and wage payment in commercial establishments

Indian Contract Act, 1872

Medium

Section 73, 74

Breach of employment contract — basis for damages claim

Labour Court Jurisdiction

Applicable

ID Act Schedule II

Forum for resolving individual industrial disputes

Step 1: Send Written Demand Notice

CRITICAL

Send a formal written notice to employer demanding full unpaid salary within 7 days. This creates legal record and is required before filing complaints.

3 days

Step 2: File Complaint with Labour Commissioner

HIGH

File Form A complaint under Payment of Wages Act at your local Labour Commissioner office. No lawyer required. Free to file.

7 days after notice

Step 3: Gather and Organize Evidence

HIGH

Collect: all salary slips, appointment letter, bank statements showing last payment, WhatsApp/email conversations about salary, attendance records.

Immediately

Step 4: File with Labour Court (if no response)

MEDIUM

If employer does not respond to Labour Commissioner within 30 days, escalate to Labour Court for binding adjudication.

30-45 days

Step 5: Consider Criminal Complaint (IPC 406)

MEDIUM

If employer has misappropriated PF/ESI deductions, file criminal complaint at local police station under IPC Section 406.

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Salary Recovery Demand Notice

Formal legal notice to employer demanding unpaid salary within 7 days

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Labour Commissioner Complaint

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FIR Draft (IPC 406)

Draft complaint for criminal breach of trust by employer

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Evidence Checklist & Affidavit

Structured affidavit format for Labour Court proceedings

₹199

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Adv. Priya Sharma

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12 years
4.9 (147)
84% success

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Adv. Rajesh Menon

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4.7 (92)
79% success

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per consultation

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Adv. Sunita Patel

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Bengaluru
15 years
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88% success

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per consultation

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