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WI joined a security job on 31st March. Honestly, I wanted to continue because the job itself was good. The shift was 12 hours with no leave, but I was still okay with it.
The problem is I have a sand/dust allergy. I didn’t feel it for the last 1 year, so I thought it was cured or gone. But suddenly on 26 April, the allergy started again badly.
I informed my security officer that I wanted to leave. He said I can’t leave suddenly and must complete a 45-day notice period or stay until they find my replacement. He also said my salary would not be released if I leave before that.
I still tried to continue working until they found someone else, but after 3–4 days my symptoms became severe, so I finally left and told him I genuinely can’t continue.
Now I’ve been calling him for the last 2 days regarding my salary, but he is not receiving my calls.
What should I do in this situation?
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Ahi advocate this side,
Medical condition is a valid reason to leave. They cannot legally withhold salary for days already worked. Send a written message or email asking for salary release. Keep medical proof and attendance proof ready. If they still ignore, send a legal notice or complain to labour department.
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DLawyer here. If you were genuinely unable to continue due to a medical condition, the employer cannot arbitrarily withhold your earned salary for the period you already worked. Even if there was a notice period requirement, salary for days already worked generally remains payable, though the employer may separately claim notice pay if there was a valid contractual condition. You should immediately send a written message or email explaining the medical emergency, mentioning the dates you worked, and formally requesting release of your pending salary within a reasonable time. If they still refuse to respond or withhold payment, you may approach the local labour commissioner/labour department and file a complaint for non-payment of wages.
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