What Counts as Unpaid Wages
Section 6 mandates timely payment of wages depending on the wage period — daily, weekly, or monthly
Section 17(2) requires full and final settlement within two working days of termination or resignation
Non-payment within these timelines is a statutory violation
Section 2(y) defines 'wages' broadly to cover basic pay, dearness allowance, and retaining allowance — while excluding statutory bonus, PF contributions, and gratuity
Any amount falling within this statutory definition that remains undischarged constitutes unpaid wages
Legal Remedies
Employees can file claims before Labour Courts or Industrial Tribunals
Courts may order payment with interest, impose penalties on employers, and grant compensation for wrongful withholding
Collective disputes can be raised under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 for group cases
How We Can Help
Draft email and responses for employees raising the issue
Draft legally fortified demand notices citing statutory provisions
Prepare regulator-ready complaints for submission to labour authorities
Ensure claims are supported with documentary evidence
Represent employees before Labour Courts and Tribunals
Frame arguments under the Code on Wages and Industrial Relations Code
Seek interim relief to prevent hardship and press for penalties against repeat offenders
