Work

I have not been paid my salary or wages

The key is proving you worked there and what you were owed. We will help you find records even without an appointment letter.

What the law says

Papers that usually help

• Appointment letter, offer email or contract
  States the salary and terms.
• Salary slips
  Shows the agreed salary and any PF/tax deducted.
• Bank statement showing past salary credits from the employer
  Shows the employment and the usual amount.
• EPFO (UAN) passbook or ESI records
  Employer contributions are independent proof of employment.
• Employee ID card, visiting card or uniform
  Supporting proof of employment.
• Attendance, timesheets, rosters, work emails or work-group messages
  Shows work was done for the months claimed.
• Records of cash wages (notebook entries, messages, co-workers' names)
  Cash wages need indirect proof.
• Anything linking you to the employer (photos at work, delivery records, customer messages, co-workers)
  Without formal papers, several small pieces of proof can work together.
• Your written request for salary and the employer's replies
  Shows the employer knew and did not pay.
• Resignation, termination letter or relieving letter
  Final settlement dues depend on the exit date.
• Employer's registered name and address (and GST/CIN if known)
  Needed for any notice or complaint.
• Details of the contractor/agency and the principal company where you worked
  Both may have obligations to pay.
• Your invoices, work orders and payment history (freelancers)
  Freelance claims are usually contract claims.

Questions Saboot will ask you

• How were you engaged?
• Are you still working there?
• What is unpaid?
• Which of these do you have?
• How was salary usually paid?
• Have you asked for the salary in writing?
• What kind of employer is it?

Sources

• Ministry of Labour and Employment (official site) — Labour Codes in force from 21 Nov 2025
• Samadhan — labour dispute portal

Common situations

• Salary not paid for months
• Full and final settlement not paid after resigning
• Company shut down without paying salaries
• Daily wages not paid by contractor
• Agency or contract worker unpaid
• Paid less than minimum wage
• Domestic worker or maid not paid
• Company deducting salary for notice period I served
• Freelance client not paying invoice
• Overtime not paid
• Paid less than men for the same work
• Employer not paying my maternity leave

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