I have a problem at work

Unpaid wages, dismissal, safety or discrimination: who to turn to (ACT, CITE, Social Security).

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Unpaid wages

Who to contact: ACT

What to do

  1. File a complaint with the ACT: anyone can complain, even if not directly affected, and anonymity is always guaranteed. Official source ↗
  2. A complaint to the ACT can be made whenever the employer breaks the law, and also for other reasons. Official source ↗Official source ↗
  3. If you suspend your employment contract because of late wages, you may be entitled to unemployment benefit. Official source ↗
Dismissal

Who to contact: ACT

What to do

  1. You can ask the ACT for information on labour relations and health and safety at work. Official source ↗
  2. File a complaint with the ACT: anyone can complain, even if not directly affected, and anonymity is always guaranteed. Official source ↗
  3. If you are pregnant, have recently given birth or are breastfeeding, the CITE has a protection mechanism for these workers. Official source ↗
  4. If you become unemployed, you can apply for unemployment benefit. Official source ↗
Working conditions: complaint to the ACT

Who to contact: ACT

What to do

  1. The ACT monitors compliance with labour rules and health and safety legislation. Official source ↗Official source ↗
  2. File a complaint with the ACT: anyone can complain, even if not directly affected, and anonymity is always guaranteed. Official source ↗
  3. You can complain about, for example, health and safety, fixed-term contracts, working hours, temporary work or undeclared work. Official source ↗Official source ↗Official source ↗
  4. General ACT contact: 21 330 87 00. Official source ↗
Discrimination, harassment or parenthood

Who to contact: CITE

What to do

  1. The CITE deals with equality at work: discrimination in access to employment, harassment in the workplace and parenthood protection. Official source ↗
  2. To book legal advice in person or by phone, call the toll-free line 800 204 684 on Mondays and Tuesdays between 14:30 and 16:00. Official source ↗
  3. In the CITE online service desk you can request a prior opinion, challenge opinions and clarify questions on equality and parenthood. Official source ↗
  4. You can also complain to the ACT about inequality and discrimination at work. Official source ↗

Deadlines and timing

  • The CITE toll-free booking line is open on Mondays and Tuesdays, between 14:30 and 16:00. Official source ↗

See also

Last checked: 6 November 2026