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Arbitrary dismissal for requesting the payment of delayed salaries
Dear Ma'am
Good day to you,
I am working in a company where they didn't pay me for 5 months and I have asked them to do so, in order to leave for marriage on August 26, 2018 (Please note my visa expires on 18/09/2018).
But the response from them was swift and fast and they gave me a letter of termination with notice period 30 days. I have refused to sign the letter.
The company is not in a position to settle my outstanding salary gratuity and leave salary at the moment, as I have been informed so verbally.
So shall I file a case and tell the labour office to hold it till I come back from my marriage, one day before my visa expires? is that possible?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Dima

Dear Dima,
As I understand from your query, you have a very strong and legit case against your employer.
You are eligible to get your 5 months salary, salary for the notice period, gratuity and salary for leaves if any.
Additionally, you may also claim for compensation for arbitrary termination (up to 3 month's salary).
Since you have your wedding in August 2018, I suggest you issue a Power of Attorney and leave for your wedding. The Power of Attorney holder can file a labour case on your behalf.
I wouldn't recommend you delaying the labour case as there is a possibility that the management of the company may abscond and leave the country (since you have stated they are not in a position to make payments towards salary).
We can have a short consultation over the phone on 052-9495731 and this will be a free consultation, so do not hesitate to get in touch.
Our firm handles the majority of labour cases and has got favourable orders for employees and we can help you recover what is rightfully yours.
Regards,
Hari Wadhwana
Al Nassar Advocates & Legal Consultants