Legal help for unpaid salary and wage rights
Your hard-earned money is your fundamental right. If you are facing wage theft, minimum wage violations, or unpaid salaries, I am here to help you fight back.
Speaking with a factory worker earning less than half the legal minimum wage. This is a widespread and illegal practice that I am committed to ending by raising awareness and taking legal action against defaulting employers.
This post highlights the reality of wage exploitation in Delhi, where a female worker gets ₹8,500 instead of the ₹18,000 minimum wage. I use every platform to expose this injustice and inform workers about their legal wage rights.
A newspaper report on a notice issued by the High Court to the Delhi government and colleges for not paying salaries to teachers and staff for four months. I filed the yachika (petition) on their behalf to demand immediate payment.
This clipping reports on the High Court taking serious note of a private school not paying its teachers since the lockdown. I represent these teachers to ensure they receive their rightful salaries during difficult times.
A poster from a campaign for WCD contract workers facing starvation due to four months of unpaid wages. I filed a PIL in the Delhi High Court to force the government to release their salaries.
This woman, who lost her husband to Covid, is asking for a respectable government job, not inadequate compensation. Her plea highlights the need for real job security and support for families, a cause I strongly advocate for.
About Fighting for Your Salary (Vetan ka Adhikar)
When you reach out for help with unpaid dues, I first check if the grievance has strong legal merit to ensure we do not waste time on a losing cause. We start by gathering documents like salary slips, appointment letters, or attendance records, then draft a formal notice on my letterhead. This step alone often forces employers to pay up because they know I am ready to file a writ petition in the High Court if they ignore the warning.
Wage exploitation in Delhi and the NCR is a systemic problem, not just a one-off mistake. Many employers, especially in factories and private schools, think they can bypass the law by paying less than the minimum wage or withholding salaries for months.
Why You Must Fight Back
I have seen too many workers accept less than they are owed out of fear. Whether you are a factory worker, a contract staff member, or a private school employee, your rights are protected by law. The concept of samaan vetan (equal pay for equal work) is not a request, it is a legal requirement.
My Approach to Your Case
- Merit Check: I review your documents to identify the core violation, whether it is a breach of the Industrial Disputes Act or a simple failure to pay salary.
- Legal Notice: My formal notices cite specific laws and set strict deadlines for employers. This signals that you have legal representation and are ready for litigation.
- High Court/Tribunal Filing: If the notice is ignored, we move to the next step. I have filed numerous PILs and individual petitions to force government and private entities to release pending dues.
Do not let the fear of losing your job stop you from asking for what you have already earned. If your employer is cheating you, they are counting on your silence. Let us break that silence together.
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