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Unpaid wages: step-by-step guide

3 min read · labor

Late wages accrue interest, and you may suspend work if the delay exceeds 15 days.

Late wages accrue interest, and you may suspend work if the delay exceeds 15 days.

A step-by-step plan — no fluff, with citations.

Action plan: 1. Notify the employer in writing. 2. If delayed >15 days — you may suspend work. 3. Contact the labor inspectorate and prosecutor. 4. File a claim with interest.

Applicable norms with links to the primary source are below. This is information, not legal advice: for serious matters, consult a lawyer.

Norms & sources
  • ТК РФ ст. 136
  • ТК РФ ст. 236

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