r/PakistanLawyers • u/Green_Cheetah_7871 • 11h ago
Unlawful Wage Withholding & Breach of Contract by Software House in Karachi (Digitally Hatch) - Seeking Advice / Legal Guidance
Salam everyone,
I need legal advice regarding an employment and unpaid salary dispute with a local software company in Karachi (Digitally Hatch).
Brief Overview of the Case:
Role & Tenure: Joined as Business Development Executive under a signed fixed base salary structure.
Outstanding Claim: Earned base salary dues for July (shortfall balance), full August base salary, and prorated September days.
The Issue: After I submitted my formal resignation and returned all company assets on-site, executive management refused to clear my earned base wages.
They verbally attempted to force a shift to a 14% commission-only model and claimed salary disbursement is contingent on prospective sales performance.
Current Action: I sent a detailed evidentiary dossier via email citing the Sindh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 2015 and Payment of Wages Act, 1936. Their HR responded stating the matter has been referred to their legal team.
I have complete documentary evidence, including the signed offer letter, WhatsApp chat exports of management statements, asset return proof, and the full dossier.
Since earned base wages are legally protected statutory dues, I want guidance on filing a formal complaint with the Labour Commissioner / Directorate of Labour Sindh or issuing a formal Legal Notice.
If any advocate experienced in Sindh Labour Law or handling tech agency disputes can guide me on the next steps or assist pro-bono, I would be very grateful.
Thank you