Can employer legally deduct salary without consent or signed agreement?
I resigned after an appraisal but was never informed of a policy requiring a 6-month stay or salary deduction. Despite multiple emails and follow-ups before my last working day, HR never mentioned it. Now, at full & final settlement, they claim it's in my appraisal letter, which was never given to me or signed. Can they legally deduct this amount without my consent? What legal steps can I take to challenge this?
No, your employer cannot legally deduct your salary without your consent or a signed agreement. Since you were never informed about the 6-month policy and did not sign the appraisal letter, the deduction is unfair. You can send a legal notice to the company demanding the deducted amount and file a complaint with the Labour Commissioner or approach the civil court for recovery. Keep all email records as proof of non-disclosure.
Sir, if your employer did not inform you about the 6-month stay or salary deduction policy, and you never signed the appraisal letter, they cannot legally deduct the amount. You can send a legal notice to HR challenging the deduction, requesting a copy of the appraisal letter. If unresolved, file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner or seek advice from a labor lawyer to take appropriate legal action for wrongful deduction. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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