Facing Unpaid Salary and Unofficial Termination: Should I Send a Legal Notice?

I am working for an insurance broker as VP of Operations. After joining, I was informed that I would be responsible for sales. I joined this organization in September 2013. However, I have not received my salary for December 2013 due to alleged non-performance. To add to my distress, a customer contacted me stating that they received a communication from my employer mentioning that I am no longer part of the company.

I was not officially informed about this by my employer. Could you please advise me on whether I should consider sending a legal notice to my employer to inquire about the reasons behind withholding my salary?

Regards,
Maulik Ajmera

Before sending the legal notice, discuss the matter with the HR/Director regarding the salary being put on hold. Additionally, if you have just received a call from the customer but lack any documents to prove it, even in a court of law, ensure you do your paperwork or homework for legality. Merely assuming things or relying on verbal communication will not lead to any amicable solutions. It would be appreciated if you could work towards resolving the matter amicably across the table.

My salary was put on hold by my Director, citing non-performance. I was recruited to manage the back-office operations of the company. To my surprise, my director sent an email to a customer stating that she learned from market sources that I had quit the organization. I have been barred from coming to the office, even though I have not resigned yet. The customer forwarded me the email received from my Director.

When I tried to discuss my salary matter with my Director, she mentioned that she would release my salary once she receives the insurance commission from the insurance companies for the policies sold. However, my appointment letter does not mention that my salary is performance-based.

According to IRDA guidelines, a licensed individual can solicit insurance policies.

Regards,
Maulik Ajmera

Even in my earlier post, I have asked to gather the evidence/documents before proceeding with the legal suit. I would once again request you to send a detailed letter mentioning the episode and wait for the reply. In the meantime, you can consult the lawyer and get advice on how to proceed. The reason behind suggesting to sort out the matter amicably is to avoid the long process of the court, where you will be required to attend the case frequently.