What should I do if the hotel doesn’t pay me wages?
Recently, hot topics about labor rights have once again attracted social attention, especially the frequent issue of wage arrears in the catering industry. This article will combine the hot content on the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the hotel's response to non-payment of wages, and provide structured data reference.
1. Recent hot topics on labor rights

| topic | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Wage arrears in catering industry | 85 | Weibo, Zhihu |
| New policy for migrant workers to demand wages | 78 | Douyin, Kuaishou |
| Labor contract dispute cases | 72 | Baidu Tieba, Station B |
2. Steps to deal with hotel wage arrears
1.collect evidence: Keep labor contracts, attendance records, salary slips and other supporting materials.
2.Negotiate with employer: First try to communicate peacefully with the person in charge of the hotel and ask for payment of arrears of wages.
3.Complain to the Labor Inspectorate: Dial 12333 or go to the local labor inspection brigade to report.
4.Apply for labor arbitration: Prepare relevant materials and submit an arbitration application to the Labor Dispute Arbitration Committee.
5.File a lawsuit: If you are not satisfied with the arbitration result, you can file a lawsuit in court within 15 days.
3. Rights protection time limit and matters needing attention
| Rights protection methods | statute of limitations | Materials required |
|---|---|---|
| Labor inspection complaints | Within 2 years | ID card, evidence materials |
| Labor arbitration | Within 1 year | Arbitration application and evidence |
| court proceedings | 15 days (after arbitration) | Complaint, arbitration results |
4. References to successful rights protection cases
According to recent media reports, the results of wage dispute cases in the catering industry in the third quarter of 2023 are as follows:
| area | Number of cases | Average amount recovered | success rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 156 pieces | 8,200 yuan | 92% |
| Shanghai | 134 pieces | 7,800 yuan | 89% |
| Guangzhou City | 121 items | 6,500 yuan | 85% |
5. Suggestions on preventing wage arrears
1. Sign a formal labor contract and specify the time and method of wage payment.
2. Check salary slips regularly and report any abnormalities promptly.
3. Keep work evidence, including attendance records, work group chat records, etc.
4. Understand labor laws and regulations and improve awareness of rights protection.
5. If you encounter signs of default, take action as soon as possible without delay.
6. Relevant legal aid resources
Legal aid centers in various places provide free legal consultation and representation services to workers with financial difficulties. Help can be obtained in the following ways:
| Service type | Contact information | Service time |
|---|---|---|
| 12348 Legal Hotline | Dial 12348 | 24 hours a day |
| Trade union legal aid | Contact your local union | working days |
| Online legal consultation | Ministry of Justice official website | all day |
When a hotel refuses to pay wages, workers do not have to swallow their anger. Safeguarding one's own rights and interests through legal channels can not only recover due remuneration, but also promote employers to standardize employment practices. I hope the information provided in this article can help workers in need.
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