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I was fired, forced to resign, or my dues were withheld

Whether labour law protects you depends partly on your role and pay. We'll capture the facts your advocate needs to decide.

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What the law says

The four Labour Codes came into force on 21 November 2025. "Workers" have protection against unfair termination; managerial staff above set thresholds may need to rely on their contract instead.

General information, not legal advice.

Papers that usually help

Appointment letter, contract and any later revision letters
Defines what you were owed.
Termination / resignation-acceptance letter, and the emails around it
The central document.
Messages or recordings showing pressure to resign
Forced resignation can be treated as termination.
Show-cause notice, your reply, inquiry report
Dismissal without a fair inquiry may be challenged.
Appraisals, ratings, appreciation emails, targets met
Answers performance-based termination.
Salary slips, Form 16 and bank statements
Needed to calculate dues.
EPFO passbook / UAN details
Shows employment and PF dues.
Leave balance record
Calculates encashment.
Written request for full-and-final settlement, relieving and experience letters
Creates a record.
Your earlier complaint, leave application or maternity request, and the dates
Timing can show retaliation.

Questions Saboot will ask you

How did the job end?
What was your role?
How long did you work there?
What reason was given?
Was there a show-cause notice or inquiry?
What is still unpaid?
What have you been given?

Sources

Common situations

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