No salary from 2 months

Question

► I was working as a Brand Champion – Sales at the OLA dealership. I fulfilled my duties regularly but was wrongly marked "not onboarded" in their records, which led to delays in stipend. I raised the issue through multiple emails to both OLA Electric (employer) and 2Coms (vendor), but neither party responded or accepted responsibility. I was even told verbally that I would have to wait for a 60-day full and final settlement after resignation — a clause not mentioned anywhere in my signed apprenticeship contract. This caused me serious financial stress, and I was left with no option but to resign due to non-payment and mishandling of my attendance. I have also Filed a complaint with BOAT (Southern Region), Contacted OLA payroll and onboarding officials — without any resolution. I want to take legal action to recover my pending stipend, but I’m honestly worried about the financial cost of filing a case or sending a legal notice. Since I haven’t been paid for two months, I’m under a lot of financial stress and can’t afford expensive legal fees right now. I’d like to know if I qualify for free legal aid or if there’s any low-cost option available to help me proceed.

Answer 1

Under Indian law, as an apprentice, you are entitled to receive your stipend and benefits as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the terms of your apprenticeship contract. If OLA Electric and 2Coms wrongly marked you as “not onboarded” despite your regular work, and failed to pay your stipend, it amounts to a breach of contract and unfair labour practice. Their failure to address your repeated complaints may also indicate negligence and deficiency in service.

Since you’ve already approached BOAT (Southern Region) and not received a resolution, you may consider the following legal option-Send a legal notice to both OLA Electric and 2Coms demanding immediate release of dues.

You have a valid legal claim, and the law protects your right to fair payment. Keep records of all emails, your appointment letter, screenshots of attendance, and your complaint to BOAT — these will help in any legal proceeding. Also, consider writing a final warning email to both parties stating that if your dues are not cleared within 7 days, you will be compelled to initiate legal proceedings

No salary from 2 months

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