Unpaid Salary or Termination in India: Records and Next Steps

Collect the employment terms

Keep the appointment letter, compensation structure, amendments, policies, confirmation records and any bond, confidentiality or non-compete document. Note the employer entity named in the contract and the location where the work was performed.

Prove the work and amount outstanding

Gather attendance, timesheets, work submissions, payslips, tax records and bank statements. Prepare a month-by-month calculation separating salary, incentives, reimbursements, leave, gratuity or other components instead of stating one unexplained total.

Preserve the termination and grievance record

Save the show-cause notice, performance or disciplinary correspondence, termination or resignation communication, handover records and internal grievance. Write down dates and participants for important meetings while memories are fresh.

Make a factual written demand

A written request should identify the employment, amount or action disputed, supporting records and a reasonable response date. An employment lawyer can check the demand and whether an internal process, labour authority, official portal, negotiation or proceeding fits the circumstances.

Check status, forum and deadlines

The applicable route can depend on the person’s duties, establishment, state, relief and governing legislation. The Ministry of Labour and Employment operates the SAMADHAN portal for specified industrial disputes and claims; eligibility should be verified rather than assumed.

Official sources

• SAMADHAN — Ministry of Labour and Employment ↗
• Ministry of Labour and Employment ↗