Dear All,
One of my friends, who received his salary for the month of April 2014 of X amount (e.g., 20000/-). In his salary slip, Rs 20000/- was mentioned, but in his bank cheque, he received 19000/-. He never noticed (unfortunately) that and gave it to a relative to deposit the same in the bank. Now, in the month of September, he somehow realized there is a discrepancy in both. He spoke to his account personnel, and they advised him that he had used excess internet data card which was provided to him by the employer. At the time of receiving the internet data card, it was not mentioned anywhere about the usage limit in a month. So, they have deducted the excess amount of Rs 1000/- from his salary.
Can he ask for the rest of the amount? Or is there any time limit to reclaim his actual salary?
From India, Gurgaon
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2One of my friends, who received his salary for the month of April 2014 of X amount (e.g., 20000/-). In his salary slip, Rs 20000/- was mentioned, but in his bank cheque, he received 19000/-. He never noticed (unfortunately) that and gave it to a relative to deposit the same in the bank. Now, in the month of September, he somehow realized there is a discrepancy in both. He spoke to his account personnel, and they advised him that he had used excess internet data card which was provided to him by the employer. At the time of receiving the internet data card, it was not mentioned anywhere about the usage limit in a month. So, they have deducted the excess amount of Rs 1000/- from his salary.
Can he ask for the rest of the amount? Or is there any time limit to reclaim his actual salary?
From India, Gurgaon
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No, it is wrong. Actually, the amount mentioned in the payslip should be deposited into the bank account. If the management wants to deduct Rs.1000/- for excess internet usage, then it should be clearly mentioned in the deductions column. Reduce the amount to that extent, show the actual amount, and pay accordingly.
The employee has every right to demand the amount stated in the payslip or request an authorized deduction slip. Failing to provide this, the employee can raise a dispute.
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Kamesh
From India, Hyderabad
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The employee has every right to demand the amount stated in the payslip or request an authorized deduction slip. Failing to provide this, the employee can raise a dispute.
Regards,
Kamesh
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi Kamesh,
Thank you for your response. If the employer wishes to display a specific amount on the salary slip, where should they include it? According to the salary slip format provided to my friend's office, the deductions column lists the following items:
1) PF
2) ESI
3) PWF
4) TDS
Could you please offer guidance on this matter?
Regards
From India, Gurgaon
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Thank you for your response. If the employer wishes to display a specific amount on the salary slip, where should they include it? According to the salary slip format provided to my friend's office, the deductions column lists the following items:
1) PF
2) ESI
3) PWF
4) TDS
Could you please offer guidance on this matter?
Regards
From India, Gurgaon
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The salary discrepancy was in April, and you realized in September? That's a very long time.
You do not come under the Payment of Wages Act since your salary exceeds ₹18,000 per month. So, you have 2 ways of raising the problem. One is to go to HR and explain that there was a wrong deduction (which HR has already refuted). The other is to raise a dispute under the Industrial Dispute Act. If you have a grievance redressal committee, that would be the best forum. Also, check the standing orders (if applicable) for any rules that cover this particular case.
It is a difficult thing to fight at this stage, especially as you want to stay on in this company. The best option is to go to your manager and tell him that you think this is an unfair deduction as no one informed you either of the limit or of the deduction itself, and that the card was used for office work only. Perhaps he will speak to HR and get it corrected and refunded.
From India, Mumbai
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You do not come under the Payment of Wages Act since your salary exceeds ₹18,000 per month. So, you have 2 ways of raising the problem. One is to go to HR and explain that there was a wrong deduction (which HR has already refuted). The other is to raise a dispute under the Industrial Dispute Act. If you have a grievance redressal committee, that would be the best forum. Also, check the standing orders (if applicable) for any rules that cover this particular case.
It is a difficult thing to fight at this stage, especially as you want to stay on in this company. The best option is to go to your manager and tell him that you think this is an unfair deduction as no one informed you either of the limit or of the deduction itself, and that the card was used for office work only. Perhaps he will speak to HR and get it corrected and refunded.
From India, Mumbai
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