Pay slip incorrect? How to demand the correction
Your wage or salary statement is wrong, too few hours, missing supplements, an incorrect tax/social security deduction? You are entitled to a correct statement and to what is due to you. It is important to react quickly and in writing.
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What you should do now
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1. Name the error
Compare the statement, employment contract and time records. Concretely list what is wrong (hours, supplements, deductions).
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2. Demand a correction
Ask the employer in writing to correct the statement and pay the difference, with a deadline.
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3. Meet exclusion periods
Assert the claims promptly and in writing to keep to the deadlines.
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4. If necessary, the labor court
If the employer remains inactive, you can sue. Unions and advice centers help.
Frequently asked questions
Am I entitled to a correct pay slip?
Yes. The employer must provide you with a comprehensible pay statement. If it is wrong or too little was paid, you can demand a correction and back payment, and in the event of default also default interest.
By when do I have to complain about an error?
As quickly as possible. Many employment and collective agreements contain exclusion periods (often three months) within which you must assert claims in writing. If you miss this, the claim can lapse.
Take action now
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General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.