Job and workplace
Fired, or salary not paid
You can prepare on your own, but a lawyer will improve your chances.
Workers can challenge an unfair dismissal and recover unpaid wages. The usual route is a written grievance to the employer first, then the Labour Court if it is not resolved. Time limits are short, so act within weeks. Old-age benefits are with EOBI, which you can contact directly.
The law
Provincial Industrial Relations Acts (grievance procedure); Payment of Wages Act 1936; EOBI Act 1976
What to do
- 1
Ask for the termination in writing, and a written statement of your unpaid salary and dues.
- 2
Send a written grievance notice to the employer quickly. It must be within three months of the dismissal.
- 3
If the employer does not resolve it within 15 days, the Labour Court can be approached within the following 30 days.
- 4
Check your EOBI contributions with your CNIC on the EOBI website or helpline.
Keep these ready
- Appointment letter or contract
- Termination letter, or messages about it
- Salary slips and bank statements
- Employee card or attendance record
General information, not legal advice. Checked against public sources in 2026. Laws and procedures change, and local practice differs between districts.