WAGE CLAIM DEMAND LETTER – FLORIDA

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 / Minimum Wage]

1. INTRODUCTION

This letter demands payment of all unpaid wages.

2. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

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

3. LEGAL BASIS

Florida Constitution Art. X, § 24

• Minimum wage: $12.00/hr (2024)

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• Overtime: 1.5x after 40 hours/week
• Liquidated damages (2x unpaid wages)
• Attorney's fees and costs

Note: Florida has limited state wage payment remedies. FLSA is primary vehicle.

4. DEMAND

Total Wages Owed: [$AMOUNT]

5. DEADLINE

Payment due by: [DATE – 10-14 days]

Signed:
[Name / Attorney]
[Contact Information]