What is reality of FNF law?

Basically the title. Did one of these about a year ago and thought I'd do another one. A bit about me - I'm a lawyer, I specialise in startups, international law (especially concerning Web 3) but have worked in a boutique role (basically, 0-100 everything legal). Disclaimer - Obviously none of this is legal advice. This is for entertainment purposes only. The answer to most queries is "it depends" because a lot depends on the specific facts and circumstances of the case. Please do not take this to be legal advice or commit and act or refrain from committing an act based on any answer or comment here. Thank you, look forward to all your questions!

We expected our pending salaries to be resolved, but they've repeatedly delayed payments for June, July, and September, even neglecting FnF for laid-off employees. The ongoing layoffs are causing significant mental and financial strain. We're uncertain about receiving our dues. What legal avenues, like legal notices, have proven effective? Any suggestions for law firms or lawyers experienced in such cases?

A friend of mine left a small startup (less than 10 people) because they were paying him peanuts inspite of high workload (9am to 11pm, remote work) and were not willing to give any raise (they were paying him less than 50k per month after working for them for 6 years). They often used the carrot dangling tactics where they would promise him and the others for "bright future ahead", which would eventually fizzle out to nothing but excuses. Now that he has left, they are not clearing his FnF settlement of last 2 month's salary but are asking him to return his laptop. They are saying that they don't have any money and the current clients are not paying anything, and they can only pay when the clients pay them. Can they take any action if he decides to not return the laptop till his FnF settlement is cleared ? PS: the laptop is clean, no monitoring software installed. It had been completely formatted before being given to him. So it's as good as a personal laptop.

Hi its been 45 days company hasn’t paid me for the last 40 days, today I completed 45 days and now they are stating that FnF closure is 45 working days so you can expect 60 days. They haven’t sent me any calculation as well but all I got to know is they f you up in fnf. Any legal action which can be taken or the FnF contract is 45 working days? While the document said “within 45 days of reliving”

With all the things going around including companies taking employees for a ride, why do you think officials in governing bodies are not solving for labour laws slightly even in favour of employees? 🧐 How can private folks help or influence officials to change the labour laws. 🤔 Until then we will always see folks feeling cheated by their companies, big or small. 😥🫣

My brother works at a telecom company in Bangalore and has resigned on Apr 1. However, the company is refusing to pay him for 15 days of work saying he worked from home. In reality, he was only supposed to wfo for 6 days of those 15 days. He has been incorrectly marked absent. He has suggested that they can cut 6 days of his salary if they wish to, but not for the remaining 9 days. Additionally, an ex-employee said that the company will delay his FnF amount and relieving letter for 2 months. He relies on this monthly income for expenses, and a delay can cause financial stress. Plus, his future employer may have issues in hiring if he is not able to produce a letter. Need help in deciding what he can do to ensure he gets his pay and letter on time.

What are some of the questions related to labour law in India that you always wanted to know (probably something that your HR may not explicitly tell you) - Ask here!