Employer not paying salary + forcing me to accept lower FNF — what should I do?

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Megalalit5500
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May 1, 2026 at 2:45 pm

Hi everyone, I need some advice regarding a salary dispute with my previous employer in India.
I worked as a Software Engineer and resigned on 23 Jan 2026 after completing all formalities. However, after leaving:
My salary for Jan, Feb, March 2026 (~₹1.5 lakh) has not been paid
Around ₹52,370 has been deducted under “Amercement” without any proper explanation
The company is refusing to release Full & Final settlement unless I agree to their terms
They had promised to pay by 7 April, but nothing has been paid
Now the important part:
The company has said they are ready to pay ₹97,630, but only if I confirm acceptance of this amount over email as full and final settlement.
My concern is:
If I agree in writing to ₹97,630, I feel it may weaken my legal case, since my actual dues are around ₹1.5 lakh + illegal deductions.
Also:
They are not providing Relieving Letter / Experience Letter
No proper data or justification for deductions has been shared
What I’ve already done:
Sent a legal notice (no reply)
Filed complaint on Rajasthan Sampark
Filed case on Labour SAMADHAN portal under Payment of Wages Act
My questions:
If I agree to ₹97,630 over email, will it legally weaken my claim for full amount?

Should I reject this and continue legal action, or try to negotiate?

What would be a fair settlement range in such cases?

How strong is my case under the Payment of Wages Act?

Any tips for handling conciliation or labour officer discussions?

Any advice from people who have dealt with similar situations or legal experts would really help 🙏

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