Employers in arrears with wages reported to the Labour Ministry
Article Title: Seeking Justice for Unpaid Salaries in Belarus
In Belarus, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has outlined clear steps for employees to take when their salary is not paid on time.
First and foremost, if you find yourself in this situation, it's important to send a written request to your employer demanding payment. To ensure you have a record, prepare two copies of this request: one for the employer and one for your records, with a receipt stamp.
If your request is not met, the employer is obligated to index the payments for a delay of one calendar month or more. However, if the issue persists, there are additional steps you can take.
You can approach the Department of Labor Inspection for assistance. They can help guide you through the process and ensure your rights are protected. Another option is to seek help via the belarus.pravo.by portal, an online resource dedicated to legal advice and support.
For urgent cases, a chat-bot is available on Telegram. This bot is designed to help with issues related to delayed salary or benefit payments. In the bot, you should provide necessary details such as your full name, date of birth, period of non-payment, and the name of your organization.
In some cases, approaching a notary for an enforcement note regarding the withheld salary might be necessary. While this does incur notary fees, it can help speed up the process and apply pressure on the employer to comply.
As a last resort, you can file a lawsuit without paying state fees at the legal entity's registration location or the employer's residence location. It's important to note that you will be contacted promptly to clarify details and guide you on further actions.
Beyond these steps, employees in Belarus can consider engaging a trade union or workers' rights organization for support and collective action, including strikes or protests. However, it's crucial to be aware of the political risks involved, given the repression of independent union activity in Belarus.
Consulting with legal experts or international labor rights groups may provide further avenues for assistance due to the challenging labor rights environment in Belarus. However, specific additional legal remedies or administrative procedures beyond those listed are not explicitly detailed in the search results.
Remember, it's your right to receive a timely and fair salary. Don't hesitate to take action if this right is not respected.
- If your employer continues to withhold your salary despite the steps you've taken, you might need to consider engaging legal experts or international labor rights groups for further assistance, given the challenging labor rights environment in Belarus.
- In extreme cases, you can file a lawsuit without paying state fees at the legal entity's registration location or the employer's residence location if all other remedies fail to resolve the issue, but be aware that you will be contacted promptly to clarify details and guide you on further actions.
