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An Unpaid Wages Demand Letter is the formal pre-litigation demand sent to an employer who has failed to pay wages, overtime, commissions, bonuses, or other compensation owed to an employee or former employee. Wage theft is illegal under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and every state's wage payment laws, which typically provide for double damages (liquidated damages), interest, and attorney's fees for willful violations. This letter triggers the employer's legal notice of the claim and is typically required before filing with a state labor board or filing a civil lawsuit. Fill out this free demand letter for unpaid wages template online, e-sign it digitally, and download a legally valid PDF. no account or lawyer needed. Sections: Parties, Wage Claim Details.
______________ VIA CERTIFIED MAIL — RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED ______________ ______________ FROM: ______________ ______________ RE: DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OF UNPAID WAGES
Dear ______________ / Human Resources / Accounts Payable,
I, ______________, was employed by ______________ as ______________ from ______________. This letter is my formal demand for payment of all wages, compensation, and benefits owed to me by your company.
The following wages and compensation remain unpaid: ______________.
______________
TOTAL WAGES OWED: $0.00
I have attempted to resolve this matter directly but have not received the wages owed.
Your failure to pay wages owed violates the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq., and applicable state wage payment laws. Under these statutes, employees are entitled to: (a) all unpaid wages; (b) liquidated (double) damages equal to the unpaid wages for willful violations; (c) attorney's fees and court costs; and (d) civil penalties assessed by the Department of Labor. Additionally, filing a complaint with the relevant state labor agency is an option if this matter is not resolved.
I demand full payment of $0.00 within 14 days of the date of this letter. This amount represents the wages owed plus applicable statutory penalties. If you believe there is any discrepancy, please contact me in writing within the response period. If payment is not received by the specified deadline, I will file a complaint with the [applicable state labor board] and/or file suit in the appropriate court without further notice. I reserve all legal rights and remedies available to me.
Sincerely,
______________________________ ______________ Date: ____________________