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Demand Letter Unpaid Wages

This document is a demand letter for unpaid wages addressed to an employer on behalf of a client. It outlines the unpaid wages owed, the legal basis for the claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the potential legal consequences of non-payment. The letter requests full payment by a specified deadline to avoid further legal action.

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Demand Letter Unpaid Wages

This document is a demand letter for unpaid wages addressed to an employer on behalf of a client. It outlines the unpaid wages owed, the legal basis for the claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the potential legal consequences of non-payment. The letter requests full payment by a specified deadline to avoid further legal action.

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Demand Letter for Unpaid Wages

[Your Name or Law Firm Name]

[Your Address]

[City, State, ZIP Code]

[Your Email]

[Your Phone Number]

[Date]

[Employer's Name]

[Employer's Business Name]

[Employer's Address]

[City, State, ZIP Code]

Subject: Formal Demand for Payment of Unpaid Wages

Dear [Employer's Name],

I am writing on behalf of my client, [Client's Name], regarding the unpaid wages owed to them during

their employment with [Company Name]. Based on the information provided, [Client's Name] has

not received wages totaling [$ Amount] for the period of [Start Date] to [End Date].

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable [State Name] wage laws, employees are

entitled to receive full compensation for hours worked, including overtime pay where applicable.

Failure to pay earned wages constitutes wage theft and is a violation of both federal and state labor

laws.

Details of Unpaid Wages:


- Employee Name: [Client's Name]

- Job Title: [Job Title]

- Employment Period: [Start Date] - [End Date]

- Hourly/Salary Rate: [$ Amount]

- Total Unpaid Wages: [$ Amount]

- Overtime Hours (if applicable): [Number of Hours]

My client is seeking full payment of these unpaid wages, along with any applicable penalties,

interest, and attorney's fees as permitted under the law.

Legal Consequences of Non-Payment

If this matter is not resolved promptly, we are prepared to take further legal action, which may

include filing a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor, the [State Labor Agency], or

initiating a lawsuit in civil court. Employers who fail to pay wages may be subject to legal penalties,

including double damages and additional fines.

To avoid legal proceedings, I request that payment be made in full by [Deadline Date, e.g., within 10

business days from the date of this letter]. Payment should be made to [Client's Payment Details or

Law Firm Trust Account].

Next Steps

I encourage you to respond to this letter as soon as possible to resolve this matter amicably. If you

have any questions or wish to discuss this further, please contact me at [Your Contact Information].

This letter serves as formal notice of my client's intent to pursue all available legal remedies should

this issue remain unresolved.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

[Your Law Firm Name]

[Your Contact Information]

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