What to do if you do not pay a salary

What to do if you do not pay a salary



Everyone can face the problem of non-payment or salary delays. However, with an unscrupulous employer you can and need to fight - there are several ways to get the money earned.





What to do if you do not pay a salary

















Suspension of labor activity

Your work is a kind of commodity thatbuys the employer. If he ceases to pay for this product, then you also have the right to terminate your employment until the wage arrears are repaid. Thus, the easiest way to declare yourself is simply to stop going to work. However, it is important to observe several nuances. Firstly, the possibility to suspend the performance of labor duties can not immediately, but only after fifteen working days from the moment you were supposed to pay the salary. Secondly, it is necessary to notify the employer of your decision in writing. You can do it personally - in this case, you should take care of witnesses who, if necessary, will confirm that the employer has received your application. You can send a registered letter with a notification. When you are informed that the employer has received the letter, you will get the right to take a labor break. Third, the suspension of work is not allowed for all professions. Such a measure of influence is prohibited to people who are in the state or military service, as well as workers in hazardous production or in the sphere of life support of citizens.
If you have suspended work and have done so forall rules, dismiss you for absenteeism the employer has no right. In the case of dismissal, you must apply to the court, demanding reinstatement and compensation for moral damage.

Labour Inspectorate

Another way to put pressure onemployer-debtor and force him to pay - to apply for an inspection in the labor inspectorate. You can do this at any time after the debt arises before you, but the penalty depends directly on the length of the delay. If the salary is no longer paid recently, the employer can get a fine of 30 thousand. After a lapse of two months from the date of the appearance of the debt, the fine will increase fourfold. In addition to the fine, there will also be a chance for a more serious punishment up to imprisonment.
Sometimes it is enough not even to apply to the laborinspection, but only inform the employer of this intention. This can affect those debtors who delay wages at their whim, and not because of real financial problems.

Appeal to the court

You can go directly to the court. It is important only not to be late with the appeal - you need to do this before the three-month period has elapsed since the emergence of wage arrears. Prove the consistency of your claims will help various documents, such as employment contract, past pay sheets, a copy of the work book and the order of your employment.