01 / SERVICE
Unfair dismissal and reinstatement
You have been dismissed on disciplinary grounds, made redundant in breach of the rules, or pressured into resigning.
PRACTICE
Employee rights
You have been dismissed improperly or not paid what you are owed, and the time limits in employment disputes are short. We assess the situation quickly, secure the evidence and pursue the employer through the labour inspectorate and the courts.
- For whom
- For individuals
- Format
- Moscow and remotely across Russia
SERVICES
Services in this practice
02 / SERVICE
Unpaid wages and final settlement
Wages have been late for months, the final settlement was never paid, the bonus was "forgotten" and part of the pay came in cash.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to go to court?
One month from receiving the dismissal order or the work record book (employment history data) in a dismissal dispute, one year for unpaid wages, and three months for other disputes. A missed deadline can be restored if there was a good reason.
Do I pay a state fee and where do I file the claim?
An employee is exempt from the state fee in labour disputes and can file the claim where they live.
Should I go to the labour inspectorate first or straight to court?
You can do both in parallel. The inspectorate checks the employer and can issue an order, but reinstatement or the amount owed is decided by a court. A complaint to the inspectorate does not always protect you from missing the deadline for a claim, so keep it in mind.
No employment contract was signed. How do I prove I worked there?
Correspondence, passes, witnesses, payment transfers, access to work systems, a uniform issued to you. A court can recognise the relationship as employment, and the employer then has to register it and pay what is due.
Can I claim compensation for moral harm?
Yes, when employment rights are breached the court awards compensation for moral harm. The amount depends on the circumstances of the case.
NEXT STEP
Let us discuss your situation
The consultation is free of charge when an engagement agreement is signed: on it we say what has to be done and by when.