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📄 Case Summary YOUR SITUATION

Issue You Described

"I was working as a Senior Software Engineer at TechSolutions Pvt Ltd for 4 years. Last month my employer fired me without any notice or reason. My salary for the last 2 months is also pending (₹1.2 lakh total). They have not given me relieving letter, experience letter, or settled my PF and gratuity. HR is not responding to my emails."

🏭 Employment Matter

📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka

⚖️ 3 Laws Applicable

📎 0 Documents Uploaded

❓ 6 Questions Answered

📊 Case Strength Assessment AI ANALYSIS

Strong Case

78%

Your case has strong legal grounds. Wrongful termination without notice + unpaid wages are well-established violations under Indian Labour Law with clear statutory remedies and time-bound processes.

⚖️ Law match: 92%

❓ Q&A strength: 85%

⏰ Limitation: 3 years (ID Act)

⚡ Urgency: High

⚖️ Applicable Indian Laws & Sections 3 LAWS IDENTIFIED

Employment – Wrongful Termination / Industrial Dispute

92% match

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 + Shops & Establishments Act (Karnataka) + BNS

Sec 25F ID Act (Retrenchment) Sec 25G (Last-in-first-out) Sec 25H (Re-employment) Sec 33C (Recovery of dues) Karnataka Shops & Estab. Act

⚡ Wrongful termination without notice in a company with 100+ employees violates Sec 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act. You are entitled to retrenchment compensation (15 days salary per year of service) + 1-month notice pay. File with the Labour Commissioner in Bengaluru within 3 years.

High Urgency ⏱ 3-year limitation period | File complaint ASAP to preserve rights

Employment – PF / Gratuity / ESI (Unpaid Dues)

88% match

Employees' Provident Funds & Misc. Provisions Act, 1952 + Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

EPF Act Sec 7A (Recovery) Gratuity Act Sec 4 Gratuity Act Sec 8 (Recovery) EPFO Grievance Portal

💰 After 4 years and 240+ days in the 5th year, you are entitled to gratuity (15 days × 4 years × last drawn monthly salary ÷ 26). Raise PF non-deposit grievance at epfindia.gov.in — the EPFO can levy penalty on employer. For gratuity, send notice to employer; if unpaid within 30 days, file with the Controlling Authority (Labour Commissioner).

High Urgency ⏱ Gratuity claim within 30 days of termination | PF transfer anytime

Civil – Money Recovery / Debt Recovery (Unpaid Salary)

74% match

Payment of Wages Act, 1936 + Code on Wages, 2019 + CPC (Civil Suit for Recovery)

Payment of Wages Act Sec 15 Sec 3 (Deduction rules) Code on Wages 2019 CPC Order 37 (Summary Suit)

🏛️ For unpaid salary, you can file a claim under the Payment of Wages Act before the Authority for Payment of Wages (Labour Court). Alternatively, send a legal notice demanding payment within 15 days. If unresolved, file a Civil Suit for money recovery — claim interest at 18% p.a. on the delayed salary amount.

Medium Urgency ⏱ File within 1 year from date salary was due (Payment of Wages Act)

📎 Document Checklist 14 DOCUMENTS

Gather these documents before approaching a lawyer or filing a complaint. Red = Critical · Orange = Supporting

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Offer Letter / Appointment Letter

Critical

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Salary Slips (last 6 months)

Critical

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Termination Letter (if any)

Critical

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Form 16 / IT Returns (proof of employment)

Critical

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Bank account statements (salary credits)

Critical

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Employment Contract / Bond (if any)

Critical

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Email correspondence with HR (screenshots)

Supporting

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UAN (Universal Account Number) for PF

Supporting

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PF passbook / EPFO statement

Supporting

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Aadhaar Card (identity proof)

Supporting

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ID card / Access card issued by company

Supporting

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Performance reviews / appraisal letters

Supporting

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WhatsApp/message evidence with employer

Supporting

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Company registration / CIN (from MCA portal)

Supporting

🗺️ Your Legal Action Plan 5 STEPS

🔥 Do Within 7 Days

Send a Formal Demand Letter to Employer

Write to the HR Head and MD/CEO demanding: (a) pending salary of ₹1.2 lakh, (b) relieving letter, (c) experience certificate, (d) Full & Final settlement with gratuity calculation, (e) PF transfer form. Give them 15 days to comply. Keep delivery proof (registered post / courier with acknowledgement).

🔥 Do Within 7 Days

Raise EPFO Grievance for PF Non-Deposit

Log in to epfindia.gov.in → Member Portal → "Register Grievance". Select category "Employer Not Depositing Contribution". The EPFO can summon your employer, levy interest (12% p.a.) and penalties, and even initiate prosecution. This is free and often the fastest channel.

✅ After 15 Days

File with the Labour Commissioner (If Employer Ignores)

If the employer does not respond within 15 days of your demand letter, file a conciliation application with the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) in Bengaluru under the Industrial Disputes Act. No advocate is needed at this stage — this is free. The ALC will call both parties for conciliation (settlement meeting).

✅ Simultaneously

Send Legal Notice via Advocate for Salary Recovery

Have a lawyer send a formal legal notice under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 demanding all dues within 15 days. This creates legal record and is admissible in court. If unpaid, file a claim before the Authority for Payment of Wages (which adjudicates within 3–6 months) or approach Civil Court with a summary suit under CPC Order 37.

✅ Final Step

File Labour Court / Civil Court Case (If Needed)

If conciliation fails, the Labour Commissioner will issue a failure certificate. File an industrial dispute application before the Labour Court for reinstatement or compensation (3 months' salary per year as back wages). Simultaneously file money recovery suit for ₹1.2 lakh salary. Criminal complaint under BNS 316 (breach of trust) can also be filed if employer continues to withhold funds fraudulently.

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📊 Your Legal Analysis Report

Send a Formal Demand Letter to Employer

Raise EPFO Grievance for PF Non-Deposit

File with the Labour Commissioner (If Employer Ignores)

Send Legal Notice via Advocate for Salary Recovery

File Labour Court / Civil Court Case (If Needed)