WAGE CLAIM DEMAND LETTER – COLORADO

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. Late payment may result in penalties up to 125% of wages owed.

2. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

• Hourly Rate / Salary: [$RATE]
• Hours Worked (unpaid): [# hours]
• Overtime Hours: [# hours]
• Termination Date: [DATE]
• Amount Owed: [$TOTAL]

3. LEGAL BASIS

Colorado Wage Claim Act (C.R.S. § 8-4-101 et seq.)

• Minimum wage: $14.42/hr (2024)
• Final wages due immediately upon termination; next payday if quit

Penalties (C.R.S. § 8-4-109)

Willful failure to pay may result in:
- 50% of unpaid wages as penalty; plus
- If employer disputes in bad faith: 125% of wages plus attorney's fees

4. DEMAND

Total Wages Owed: [$AMOUNT]

5. DEADLINE

Payment due by: [DATE – 10 days]

Signed:
[Name / Attorney]
[Contact Information]