Question
A worker was hired without fixing his wage. When it was time to pay him, a dispute developed. According to the Shariah how is this dispute to be resolved?
Answer
It is haraam to hire a person without stipulating his salary. The work contract should be renewed with the salary specified. In this instance the worker has to be paid the market-related wage for that kind of work for the period that the salary was left unknown. When the salary has not been fixed, then the market-related wage has to be paid. Also, Taubah should be made for the sin.
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- The Majlis Vol 20 No 05
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