A lawsuit filed in labor court against the employer seeking payment of unpaid wages.
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Documents you need
Payroll / Employment Contract · Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Kostenlos
Attempt to reach an amicable agreement
Written demand for payment with a deadline.
File a lawsuit with the labor court
Available free of charge at the Labor Court office.
Conciliation hearing and, if necessary, bar association hearing
The labor court first attempts to reach an amicable settlement.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Employees whose employers fail to pay wages or salaries that are due.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 78.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Free.
Typically about 60 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.