The Ruling on Delaying Workers' Wages

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, perhaps the Shaykh would direct a word to those employers, to those who have workers who work but are delayed in paying their wages and those of their servants, and that for a period of more than four months, even though this worker needs expenses, and also for his children and his family.

Answer:
This is forbidden. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: One should hasten to give him his wage, because he did not work except for a need; he wants to meet his need. So how do you withhold his due from him when he needs it for himself, his children, or for debts he has? You withhold it from him, and he has earned it from you? This is forbidden for the employer. Yes.