[Employer Name [Date]
Employer Address
City, State, Zip Code]
Dear [Employer],
My name is [Employee’s name] and I was employed by you from approximately [date] until [date]. I am owed [$ amount] for [type of work, i.e. – gardening, landscaping, hauling] work I performed for you at [location] from [date] until [date]. Due to your failure to pay me for the work that I performed for you, you are in breach of contract, and could be in violation of federal and state minimum wage laws.
I would prefer to resolve this dispute through friendly negotiation. To resolve this matter immediately, please send a check for money order for [$ amount] made payable to [Employee’s Name] to: [Employee’s Address]. If you have questions or would like to discuss this matter, please contact me immediately at: [Phone Number and/or Email Address].
If the [$ amount] owed for my work is not paid in full before [date], an administrative complaint and/or lawsuit may be filed and you could become liable for additional damages available under law and costs of suit.
I would also remind you that it is against the law to retaliate against me for assertion of my claims and any retaliatory action could result in the assessment of additional damages.
Sincerely,
[Signature Employee Name]