Can My Employer Legally Hold My Salary Due to Incomplete Paperwork? Seeking Advice!

Hi, I am working in a BPO. We have our basic salary and an additional non-taxable allowance. Days before the payday, my company sent me an email stating that my allowances would be placed on hold because of incomplete requirements. I understand that only the allowance will be placed on hold, but when payday came and I checked my ATM, it was empty; I don't have a salary. I called my Team Leader and told him about it. He asked if I was able to complete the requirements needed, and I told him I was not able to. Then he said, "maybe" that is the reason why my salary was placed on hold.

Question: Can an Employer or Company Place Salaries on Hold?

Now my question is: Can an employer or company place salaries on hold because of incomplete requirements?

Hope to receive an answer to this.

Thank you so much.

What is the nature of incomplete requirements? What is the employer asking you to submit?

The basic salary portion can at least be released, pending submission of documents from your side. However, withholding of your full salary is not understood.

Hi Ishie,

You need to rephrase the meaning of "Incomplete requirements" as your post requires more clarity for any member to comment.

Hi Ishie,

Incomplete requirements and your inability to complete them are very vague, leading to answers that can vary - both "Yes" and "No." Therefore, clearly state the issue so that members can provide valuable input.

Regards,
Ashutosh Thakre