Suddenly Fired Without Notice: How Do I Draft a Complaint Letter for the Labor Court?

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have been working in a company for the past 8 years, but suddenly, the employer terminated me without any notice. I want to complain to the labor commissioner to claim salary in lieu of notice. Could you kindly assist me in drafting a complaint letter to the labor court?

Thank you.

You do not need to go directly to court. Find your area labor department and then lodge a complaint with the labor inspector. He will help you get your salary under the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act. In the letter, written in English or your native language, you just need to state your joining date, how the employer treated you, your daily working hours, and plead that you want your salary.

If you are a workman, then only you come under the purview of the labor court.

Since you have worked for 8 years, it is better to challenge the termination and seek justice rather than being content with the notice pay.

If you wish to challenge the illegal termination, first write to the company asking for reinstatement. Secondly, if the company does not reinstate you, lodge a complaint with the labor commissioner, and then you can approach the labor court.