• Unpaid salary and wages pending since Aug 2012

Hi, I have worked in a BPO company in 2012, and I resigned in Aug 2012, after serving 1 month notice period. Cheque issued by company for my salary for the month of july 2012 (Rs. 30000/-) was dishonored by bank, and I haven't received my wages for final 9 days of Aug 2012 (Rs. 9000/-) as well. company asked me to courier the dishonored cheque and assured me that my money will be credited in a bank account of my choice. I am still waiting, and no one is available in office to clear it. I would like to know what can be done to recover my unpaid salary. Can I send a legal notice to company for recovery of my dues? If yes, what is the maximum gap allowed between the last working day and sending a notice? What are my options now, and how do I recover my salary dues?
Asked 10 years ago in Labour

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the salary they are due to you is a legally recoverable debt from the company. you have not specifically stated the date on which teh cheque was presented. if the bank endorsement is within 1 month from today, give them a notice or if it is expired, then you have to file a suit for recovery against them.

Ananth Kumar
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do not give the bounced cheque to the company as you would loose the legal grip over the company. retain the cheque with yourself and the documents like e-mail transactions and other documents and pursue against the company with a suit for recovery of money. you will be success in your approach.

Ananth Kumar
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If you have not send the cheque back you will be in much better position to set the co. right,as this will bring criminal liability on them.Otherwise take action as suggested

Anil Gupta
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