WAGE CLAIM DEMAND LETTER – DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

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. Under DC law, employees may recover treble (3x) damages for willful violations.

2. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

• Hourly Rate / Salary: [$RATE]
• Hours Worked (unpaid): [# hours]
• Pay Period(s): [DATES]
• Amount Owed: [$TOTAL]

3. LEGAL BASIS

DC Wage Payment Laws (D.C. Code § 32-1301 et seq.)

• Minimum wage: $17.00/hr (2024)
• Final wages due by next regular payday or within 7 days (whichever earlier)

Treble Damages (D.C. Code § 32-1303)

For willful violations, employees may recover three times the unpaid wages plus costs and attorney's fees.

4. DEMAND

Unpaid Wages: [$AMOUNT]
Potential Treble Damages: [$AMOUNT × 3]

5. DEADLINE

Payment due by: [DATE – 10 days]

Signed:
[Name / Attorney]
[Contact Information]