Can an Employer Hold My Salary or Delay Payment?

 

Can an Employer Hold My Salary or Delay Payment? 💰⚖️🤔

You worked hard all month, but when payday arrived—no salary credited! 😡 Your employer keeps giving excuses like "accounts issue" or "next week for sure." Can your employer legally hold or delay your salary in India? 🚨🏢

📌 Short Answer: NO! It’s illegal to delay or withhold salaries. ✅⚖️

What Does the Law Say? 📜💼

Under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, and Labour Laws in India:

✔ Salaries must be paid on time as per the employment contract. ⏳
✔ For companies with <1000 employees: Salary must be paid by the 7th of the month.
✔ For companies with 1000+ employees: Payment must be made by the 10th of the month.

When Can an Employer Legally Hold Salary? 🏛️❓

🔹 If You Took Unapproved Leave 🚫📅
🔹 If You Have an Advance Loan Deduction 🏦💳
🔹 If You Didn’t Complete Work as Per Agreement 📑

When Is It Completely ILLEGAL? 🚨❌

🚫 Holding salary without notice 📝
🚫 Forcing resignation to avoid payments 🔥
🚫 Not paying final settlement after leaving 🏛️

What Can You Do If Salary Is Delayed? 💡⚖️

✔ Send a Formal Email 📩 – Ask HR for an official reason.
✔ File a Complaint with the Labour Commissioner 🏛️ – Employers can be fined & face legal action.
✔ Approach Labour Court or NCLT – For non-payment of wages or final settlements.
✔ Go to Civil Court for Breach of Contract – If it causes financial loss.

🤬 Employer delaying your salary? Don't let them violate your rights! Lexis and Company can help you take legal action & recover your dues. ⚖️💼

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