Requesting salary from my organization
7 months ago
Can I file a formal complaint against my workplace regarding the consistent delay in disbursing my salary, specifically for the month of August, considering this has been an ongoing issue each month?
Yes, you can file a formal complaint against your workplace regarding the consistent delay in disbursing your salary. Here are the steps you can take:
Contact HR or Payroll Department: Start by reaching out to your company's HR or payroll department to inquire about the delay in salary disbursal. Ask for an explanation and an estimated timeline for when you can expect to receive your salary.
Document the Delays: Keep records of all communication related to the salary delay, including emails, messages, and any responses you receive from the HR or payroll department. This documentation will be important if you need to escalate the issue.
Check Employment Contract and Company Policies: Review your employment contract and any company policies related to salary disbursal. This will help you understand if there are any clauses or guidelines regarding the timing of salary payments.
Consult with Colleagues: Speak with your colleagues to find out if they are experiencing similar delays. This can help you determine if the issue is widespread within the company or if it's specific to your situation.
Raise a Formal Complaint: If you do not receive a satisfactory response from your employer or if the issue persists, you can raise a formal complaint. Follow these steps:
a. Submit a Written Complaint: Draft a formal written complaint addressing the issue of salary delay, including details of the delays, the impact on you, and any attempts you've made to resolve the matter with HR.
b. Send the Complaint to Management: Address the complaint to higher management or the appropriate authority within the company. You may also consider sending a copy to the HR department.
c. Request a Meeting: Request a meeting with management to discuss the issue in person. During the meeting, express your concerns and seek a resolution.
Legal Recourse: If the issue remains unresolved and you believe that your rights are being violated, you may consider seeking legal advice or contacting relevant labor authorities. Labor laws vary by country, so it's important to understand your rights and legal options in your specific jurisdiction.
Before taking legal action, it's usually best to try to resolve the matter through internal channels. However, if your concerns are not addressed and salary delays continue, you may need to explore legal remedies available to you. Consulting with an employment attorney or labor union representative can provide guidance on your specific situation and options for recourse.
Thank you.
A.Dear Sir,
Dear Sir
Please approach the following authority or similar authority in a state
The Office Commissioner of Labour
Karmika Bhavan, Dairy Circle,
Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-29.
080-29753078
[email protected]
Addresses of Labor Inspectors in Bengaluru in different locations
https://karmikaspandana.karnataka.gov.in/page/Contact+Us/Labour+Inspector/en
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Section 12 in The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
12. Duties of conciliation officers.- (relevant section 12(2) of ID Act)
(1) Where any industrial dispute exists or is apprehended, the conciliation officer may, or where the dispute relates to a public utility service and a notice under section 22 has been given, shall hold conciliation proceedings in the prescribed manner.
(2) The conciliation officer shall, for the purpose of bringing about a settlement of the dispute, without delay, investigate the dispute and all matters affecting the merits and the right settlement thereof and may do all such things as he thinks fit for the purpose of inducing the parties to come to a fair and amicable settlement of the dispute.
(3) If a settlement of the dispute or of any of the matters in dispute is arrived at in the course of the conciliation proceedings the conciliationofficer shall send a report thereof to the appropriate Government 1 or an officer authorised in this behalf by the appropriate Government] together with a memorandum of the settlement signed by the parties to the dispute.
(4) If no such settlement is arrived at, the conciliation officer shall, as soon as practicable after the close of the investigation, send to the appropriate Government a full report setting forth the steps taken by him for ascertaining the facts and circumstances relating to the dispute and for bringing about a settlement thereof, together with a full statement of such facts and circumstances, and the reasons on account of which, in his opinion, a settlement could not be arrived at.
(5) If, on a consideration of the report referred to in sub- section (4), the appropriate Government is satisfied that there is a case for reference to a Board, 2 Labour Court, Tribunal or National Tribunal,] it may make such reference. Where the appropriate Government does not make such a reference it shall record and communicate to the parties concerned its reasons therefor.
(6) A report under this section shall be submitted within fourteen days of the commencement of the conciliation proceedings or within such shorter period as may be fixed by the appropriate Government: 3 Provided that, 4 subject to the approval of the conciliation officer,] the time for the submission of the report may be extended by such period as may be agreed upon in writing by all the parties to the dispute.]
In case of delay in the disbursement of monthly salary to the employees is of perennial or chronic nature, then all the affected employees can jointly bring the matter to the notice of the concerned Labour Commissioner or Lebour Enforcement Officer(LEO) who are the competent authority under Payment of Wages Act, 1936 to enquire or look after the matter on receipt of complaint over delay or non-disbursement of wages or salary to the workers or employees of any establishment comes under their jurisdiction under I D Act. So you all are workmen as defined under Sec,2(s) of the I D Act, the reach out to the concerned office of the Labour Commissioner to file a mass complaint against the employer for unfair labour practice to resolve your grievance.