Consultant with Unpaid salary for the months of March and April of 202

579 votes

Attend tomorrow’s Labour Commissioner hearing with all proof: appointment letter, work emails, attendance, bank statements showing non-payment, and a dues calculation sheet. Argue that despite the “consultant” title, you worked as an employee — fixed hours, supervision, at their premises — so Payment of Wages Act, 1936 and Karnataka Shops & Establishments Act apply. Claim full unpaid salary plus penalty up to 10 times delayed wages under Sec 15(3) if employer had no reasonable cause, and request compensation for financial hardship. Present “illegally made to starve” factually with evidence like zero balance or debts, not emotionally. The Officer will attempt conciliation first; demand 100% dues plus minimum 50-100% penalty and don’t accept verbal promises or sign full and final below 80% without written terms. If no settlement, insist on an order for recovery. Don’t admit full autonomy as a consultant. Arrive early, dress formally, stick to facts. Maximum compensation depends on penalty awarded, so emphasize mala fide delay and livelihood loss while letting the Officer decide quantum.

Advocate Praveenkumar S LawRato