I started working at a small BPO in Mumbai on April 1st, but haven’t received my salary for the past two months. They finally gave me an offer letter on May 20th, even though my start date was April 1st. Can I take legal action against them for not paying me? What are the potential consequences I might face if I do?

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Law Forum › Category: Labour & Service › I started working at a small BPO in Mumbai on April 1st, but haven’t received my salary for the past two months. They finally gave me an offer letter on May 20th, even though my start date was April 1st. Can I take legal action against them for not paying me? What are the potential consequences I might face if I do?
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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

I started working at a small BPO in Mumbai on April 1st, but haven’t received my salary for the past two months. They finally gave me an offer letter on May 20th, even though my start date was April 1st. Can I take legal action against them for not paying me? What are the potential consequences I might face if I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

Yes, you can take legal action against your employer for non-payment of wages. Under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, you are entitled to your salary within the stipulated timeframe. However, since you did not have a formal offer letter initially, the employer might argue that there was no binding contract.

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