If you’ve lost your job at a company that has offices or operations in many different provinces, here’s a simple guide on what steps to take;
Figure Out your Job Role.
First, think about the kind of job you had:
Were you a boss or supervisor? (if so , some labor laws might not apply to you)
Were you a regular worker? (Like a clerk, or someone who does manual work) if yes, you probably have legal rights that protect you.
Where to file your complaint.
Since your company works across the whole country , the competent forum for the redressal is the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC)
“To learn about more download the judgment”
THE SUPREME COURT OF PAKISTAN : “Civil petition no 34 of 2022 , M/s Pak Telecom Mobile Limited …Petitioner Versus 1. Muhammad Atif Bilal 2. Full Bench, National Industrial Relations Commission 3. Single Member, National Industrial Relations Commission …Respondent(s) “
Prove you were a “Workman”.
This is a key step. You need to show that your job fit the legal definition of a “Workman”.
Gather evidence that your job was mostly manual, clerical, or not about managing others.
Why were you fired?
Companies are usually required to give you a written reason for firing you.
Did they follow the rules when they fired you? For example , did they give you a warning or hold a proper investigation?
It’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer who specializes in labor laws. They can look at your situation and tell you the best way forward.