Employment continues
Duties and current accruals remain until lawful dismissal.
Old debt
Pre-filing wage debt falls within the registered second priority.
New debt
Current wages follow the special order in Bankruptcy Law Article 134.
Payments to verify
| Payment | Review | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Wages | Work period, accrual, payment and delay compensation | Payslips and statement |
| Vacation pay and unused-leave compensation | Accrual date and average-pay calculation | Order, calculation and HR data |
| Severance | Dismissal ground and Labour Code amount | Order and notice |
| Bonuses and allowances | Accrual conditions and internal policies | Policy, targets and order |
Employee workflow
Reconcile accruals
Collect the contract, orders, payslips, time records and statements.
Check the case
Find the court order, procedure, manager and official publications.
Obtain an extract
Request the amount, composition and priority of the recorded claim.
Challenge discrepancies
Submit the records and use the applicable court procedure if needed.
Current or registered wage debt
The key is when the employer’s payment duty arose. Unpaid wages and severance formed before the bankruptcy filing date are registered claims. Pay for post-filing work is a current claim. A later certificate or judgment does not itself convert old debt into a current claim.
| Category | Baseline priority | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Pay for post-filing work | Second priority among current claims | Check the current ledger and calendar order |
| Pre-filing wages and severance | Registered second priority with internal sub-priorities | Verify the period and amount in the register |
| Delay compensation | Follows the relevant claim under bankruptcy rules | Attach a Labour Code Article 236 calculation |
If the amount is missing or understated
- request the debt calculation and register extract;
- match accrual periods to the filing date;
- attach the contract, orders, time records and payslips;
- calculate delay compensation separately;
- document the submission and its delivery;
- do not wait until liquidation is completed.
FAQ
Must the employee personally file the claim?
Wage claims are entered by the manager or register keeper; disputed composition and amount are determined by the court. The employee should still verify and document the entry.
Does bankruptcy mean immediate dismissal?
No. A Labour Code ground, notice and order are required.
Who pays the debt?
Payments come from employer assets under bankruptcy priority. A judgment does not guarantee recovery where funds are insufficient.
May delay compensation be claimed?
Yes. Labour Code Article 236 provides monetary compensation, classified together with the underlying claim.
Official sources
- Bankruptcy Law, Article 134
- Bankruptcy Law, Article 136
- Russian Labour Code, Articles 178, 180 and 236
- official review of employee bankruptcy claims
Related guides: corporate liquidation bankruptcy, unemployment status in personal bankruptcy and checking a registered claim.
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