Overview

• In December 2023, Shah moved Go Zero’s payroll date from the 10th to the 1st of each month to better align with employees’ expenses.
• Since the change, four team members have resigned immediately after receiving their salaries, with the latest exit recorded on June 4, 2025.
• Shah’s LinkedIn message warned against “ghosting” employers after payday and encouraged staff to discuss grievances professionally.
• Social media users are split, with supporters praising his call for workplace accountability and critics calling the remarks tone-deaf to startup pressures.
• The online debate has drawn attention to broader issues of loyalty, trust and HR standards in India’s startup ecosystem.