Wrongful Termination in Pakistan: Your Legal Rights and Remedies

If you have been fired without cause or without proper notice, Pakistani law provides remedies through Labour Courts and Service Tribunals.

Under the Standing Orders Ordinance 1968 and the Industrial Relations Act 2012, employers must follow due process before terminating an employee. Permanent employees cannot be dismissed without a show-cause notice and inquiry. Probationers and temporary employees have fewer protections but still cannot be dismissed in bad faith. If wrongfully terminated, you can file a case before the Labour Court seeking reinstatement with back pay. For government employees, the remedy lies with the Federal or Provincial Service Tribunal. The limitation period for filing is typically 30 days from the date of termination.

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