How to Write an Unpaid Wages Demand Letter: Protect Your Rights
This document is a formal demand letter from an employee to an employer, requesting payment for unpaid wages and any additional expenses incurred due to the delay. It specifies the total amount owed and sets a deadline for payment, warning of potential legal action or a complaint to a government agency if the demand is not met.
From
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To
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[date], 20[year]
RE: Demand for Payment of Unpaid Wages
Dear [employer name],
I am writing to formally demand payment of the unpaid wages owed to me for work performed while employed at [company name]. Despite my efforts to resolve this matter informally, I have not received the compensation I am legally entitled to.
The unpaid wages are as follows: [description].
In total, I am owed [amount] in unpaid wages.
As a result of not receiving my earned wages on time, I have incurred additional expenses, which include: [description].
I request that you pay the total amount of [total amount owed] , which includes my unpaid wages and the additional expenses I have incurred, by [reasonable deadline for payment] . Please send a check for the full amount to the address listed above or deposit the funds directly into my bank account, as previously arranged.
If I do not receive payment by the stated deadline, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action to recover my unpaid wages and any associated damages. I reserve the right to file a complaint with [government agency] and/or seek relief through the court system.
I trust that you will address this matter promptly and fairly to avoid further legal action.
Sincerely,
[signature]
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