How to Protect Yourself from Wage Theft

Protecting Yourself from Wage Theft

Wage theft is one of the most common labor violations in Nepal. This guide will help you understand your rights and protect yourself.

# What is Wage Theft?

Wage theft includes:

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

# Document Everything

The most important step is documentation:

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

# Know Your Rights

Under Nepali labor law, workers have the right to:

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

# Steps to Take if You're Not Being Paid

# Recovery Options

If wage theft occurs, you can:

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

# Prevention Tips

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

• Non-payment of wages
• Underpayment of wages
• Not paying overtime
• Illegal deductions
• Withholding final payment
• Keep records of hours worked (photos, screenshots, notes)
• Save all employment contracts and communications
• Document any promises about wages or benefits
• Take photos of work completed
• Timely payment of agreed wages
• Overtime compensation (time-and-a-half)
• Gratuity and bonuses as promised
• Leave and holidays
• Safe working conditions
• Recover unpaid wages plus interest
• Get compensation for wrongful termination
• Obtain damages for harassment
• Request reinstatement to your job
• Always have a written employment contract
• Photograph or photograph your work records regularly
• Communicate important agreements in writing
• Keep copies of all documents
• Report violations promptly

Don't suffer in silence. Your wages are your right.