Illinois Wage Claim Demand Letter - Free Editor
WAGE CLAIM DEMAND LETTER – ILLINOIS
To: [Employer Name] | From: [Employee Name] | Date: [DATE]
Employee: [NAME] | Position: [TITLE] | Employment Dates: [DATES]
1. DEMAND
This letter demands payment of [$AMOUNT] in unpaid wages.
2. LEGAL BASIS
Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (820 ILCS 115)
- Minimum wage: $14.00/hr (2024)
- Final wages due by next scheduled payday
Penalties (820 ILCS 115/14)
- 2% per month on underpayment
- Damages: unpaid wages + 2% penalty + costs + attorney's fees
3. DEADLINE
Payment due by: [DATE – 10 days]
Failure to pay will result in filing a claim with the Illinois Department of Labor.
[Signature]
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