💼 Labour Rights

Employer not paying salary on time

Last updated: June 2026

Your Right

Under Pakistan labour laws, wages must be paid by the 7th of each month. Delayed salary is a violation of your legal rights.

What You Should Do

Send written demand to employer. If no response in 7 days, file complaint with Labour Court or Labour Department.

Relevant Authority

Labour Court / Provincial Labour Department / EOBI

Complaint Guidance

Visit Labour Department with employment contract, salary slips, and bank statements. File formal complaint. Labour Court can order payment with penalties.

Sample Complaint

I am employed at [COMPANY] since [DATE] as [POSITION]. My salary for [MONTH] amounting to Rs. [AMOUNT] has not been paid. I request immediate payment as per labour law.

salary

wages

not paid

delayed salary

employer

payment

tankhwa

paisa

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This information is intended as general civic guidance and should not be considered formal legal advice.