WAGE CLAIM DEMAND LETTER – ALASKA

To: [Employer Name, HR/Legal Department]
From: [Employee Name, via Counsel if applicable]
Date: [DATE]
Employee: [EMPLOYEE NAME]
Position: [JOB TITLE]
Employment Dates: [START DATE] to [END DATE]
Claim Type: [Unpaid Wages / Overtime / Final Pay]

1. INTRODUCTION

This letter demands payment of all unpaid wages owed under Alaska law.

2. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

• Hourly Rate / Salary: [$RATE]
• Hours Worked (unpaid): [# hours]
• Overtime Hours: [# hours at 1.5x]
• Pay Period(s): [DATES]
• Termination Date: [DATE]
• Amount Owed: [$TOTAL]

3. LEGAL BASIS

Alaska Wage and Hour Act (AS § 23.05)

• Minimum wage: $11.73/hr (2024)
• Overtime: 1.5x after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week
• Final wages due within 3 working days of termination (AS § 23.05.140)

Penalties (AS § 23.05.220)

Employer may be liable for:
- Unpaid wages
- Waiting time penalties
- Civil penalties

4. DEMAND

Total Wages Owed: [$AMOUNT]

5. DEADLINE

Payment due by: [DATE – within 3 working days or 10 days from this letter]

Failure to pay will result in filing a complaint with the Alaska Department of Labor.

Signed:
[Name / Attorney]
[Contact Information]