Are you a working professional who hasn't received your full salary? You're not alone. Thousands of employees across India face salary delays, non-payment, or unlawful deductions — and most are unaware of their legal rights.
In this article, you’ll learn:
Your legal rights as an employee
Step-by-step process to recover your unpaid salary
When to send a legal notice or file a case
Sample formats and key laws that protect you
This is the most effective first step. It should:
Be drafted by a qualified advocate
Mention due salary, dates, and total amount
Warn the employer of legal action
If you're in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore or any metro, a well-worded notice often brings fast resolution.
File a complaint at the Labour Office of your district
Include a copy of your legal notice, salary slips (if any), offer letter, etc.
The officer may call both parties and attempt a settlement
Many disputes are resolved here without court intervention.
If the employer still refuses:
You can file a civil suit for money recovery
You can also claim interest and legal expenses
If:
Employer took work and never paid
Forced you to resign without paying dues
You were made to work during notice period without salary
Then criminal charges can apply. An FIR or private complaint in court can be filed under:
(Criminal breach of trust)
(Cheating)
Withhold your salary for performance issues
Force you to resign to avoid payment
Threaten or harass you after you ask for your dues
You can take legal action immediately.
Even if you don’t have a formal offer letter or salary slip, email proofs, chats, work submissions, and attendance are legally admissible evidence.
At LawTrix.in, we help professionals across India recover their salary by:
Drafting strong legal notices
Filing recovery suits
Taking criminal action when required
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