Dismissed Without Being Paid for Annual Leave: What Are My Rights?
An employee who has been dismissed has the right to claim payment for unused annual leave days. This receivable is subject to a 5-year statute of limitations, and the burden of pro…
Time Management in Reinstatement Claims: Key Deadlines and Common Pitfalls
In reinstatement (re-employment) lawsuits, the application to mediation and the peremptory (forfeiture) time limits are as crucial as the merits of the case; failure to comply with…
I Am Not Receiving My Overtime Pay: What Are My Rights and How Can I Claim Them?
Overtime pay is a right secured by law and constitutes the compensation for the employee’s labor. Nevertheless, in practice, many employees either do not receive their overtime pay…
Part of My Salary Is Paid in Cash: What Are My Rights and How Can I Prove It?
The practice of paying part of the salary through a bank transfer and the remaining part in cash, while declaring the employee as earning only the minimum wage in Social Security (…
Payroll Fraud in Employee–Employer Disputes
Wage receivables are among the most common sources of disputes in employee–employer relations. In particular, different practices by employers may arise regarding overtime, weekly…