Unpaid Wages Demand Letter Template

[Your Full Name] [Your Address] Phone: [Your Phone Number] Email: [Your Email] [Date] [Employer/Manager Name] [Their Title] [Company Name] [Company Address] Dear [Employer/Manager Name], RE: Formal Demand for Unpaid Wages and Entitlements I am writing to formally demand payment of wages and entitlements that are owed to me in relation to my employment as [Your Position/Title] at [Company Name]. Details of Unpaid Amounts [Details of Unpaid Wages] The total amount I believe is owed to me is [Total Amount Owed (estimated)]. These entitlements arise under the Fair Work Act 2009, the National Employment Standards, and the applicable modern award ([Applicable Award/Agreement (if known)]). Under section 323 of the Fair Work Act, an employer must pay an employee amounts payable in relation to the performance of work in full, on time, and in money. Failure to pay wages and entitlements is a contravention of the Fair Work Act and may attract civil penalties. I request that the full amount owed be paid to me by [Response Deadline]. If this matter is not resolved by that date, I intend to: 1. Lodge a complaint with the Fair Work Ombudsman 2. Pursue recovery through the small claims procedure in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia I would prefer to resolve this matter directly and amicably. Please contact me to discuss payment arrangements. Yours sincerely, [Your Full Name]