Full and final settlement not given after leaving

What you need to know

Upon leaving, employer must settle all dues — unpaid salary, leave encashment, pending amounts — within 2 working days. Delay violates Payment of Wages Act.

Your rights

Full and final settlement within 2 working days

Salary for notice period if served

Leave encashment for pending leaves

PF withdrawal or transfer after leaving

What you should do now

Action first

Send written demand then file complaint

Email/WhatsApp HR listing all dues with amounts — give 7-day deadline
If not paid — file directly with Gujarat Labour Commissioner
No need for long notice exchange — Commissioner handles F&F disputes quickly

Acts applicable

Payment of Wages Act 1936

central

Section 5 — Settlement on separation

Where to complain

Gujarat Labour Commissioner (COL)EPFO — UAN Member Portal

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.