Facing Job Switch Challenges Due to Cash Salary from a Small Startup – Need Advice!

I have been working for a very young Indian IT start-up (under 10 working people) for the last 20 months. When I started working here, I didn't know any better and have been receiving my salary in cash in installments. My employers have been cutting my salary based on the number of days I took leave and cafeteria charges. The company doesn't have much infrastructure yet, like accounting personnel, and all my payslips are Excel-made and hand-signed by the director.

Now I have over 2 years of experience, and I am trying to switch jobs, but I am facing a problem based on the mode of payment I have been receiving. I have not been paying taxes, and I have just been receiving a salary of 33,000 INR in my bank account as hard raw cash. I need some advice on how to proceed for a new job.

Documentation for Future Reference

You might have an offer letter and an increment letter. Ensure you receive these documents via email and on the company letterhead, confirming details about your experience and the mode of salary payment. This documentation will be beneficial for your future reference.

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Payment of Wages

Payment of wages can be in cash, cheque, or bank transfer. There is no rule that says it should be only a bank transfer. After all, you should receive money in hand on or before the 7th day of the month-end.

Salary Certificate and Proof of Payment

Obtain a salary certificate from your employer to use as proof. If necessary, you can show a bank statement as evidence of cash or cheque deposits.

Providing a Pay Slip Template

You can also find a pay slip template in Excel format on the internet and provide it to your employer to fill out, specifying the payment mode as cash. Ask them to affix a seal and signature.