Bira faces staff unrest over dues

BENGALURU: Craft beer maker Bira 91 is experiencing increased unrest among both current and former employees, who have cited issues such as pending salaries, unreimbursed allowances, and unresolved dues. These concerns linger months after the company began a restructuring exercise that was never officially labelled a layoff.

A former sales employee reported, "I was told to serve a two-month notice after resigning in Dec, but in Jan, it was suddenly cut short by a month. They promised to clear my dues, but I've been waiting 90 days now. The latest update says it may come by May 31."

Multiple employees informed TOI that salary delays began in November 2024, with reimbursements for travel and daily expenses halted around the same period.