Fired without notice or reason

What you need to know

Industrial Disputes Act requires one month written notice or pay in lieu before termination. Sudden termination without notice or valid reason is illegal and entitles you to full dues plus compensation.

Your rights

One month written notice or pay in lieu

Written reason for termination

Full and final settlement within 2 days

Reinstatement or compensation via Labour Court

What you should do now

Action first

Document and send formal notice

Save termination message (WhatsApp, email, or write down oral termination with date and witnesses)
Send formal notice using the draft in this app demanding notice pay + full and final settlement
Give 15-day deadline

If not paid

File complaint with Gujarat Labour Commissioner — fastest route for salary recovery
For larger company — approach Labour Court for reinstatement or compensation

Acts applicable

Industrial Disputes Act 1947

central

Section 25F — Conditions for retrenchment of workman

Payment of Wages Act 1936

central

Section 13A — Final settlement on leaving

Where to complain

Gujarat Labour Commissioner (COL)Shram Suvidha Portal (Central)

Consumer complaint portal: e-jagriti.gov.in (replaced edaakhil.nic.in as of Jan 2025). Labour complaints: col.gujarat.gov.in. All links verified June 2026 via web search against official government sources.