Title: Are you not being paid your wages? Use this sample letter for your wage claim!
Didn't receive your wages? These are your rights!
Your employer is legally obligated to pay your salary on time and in full. However, it's not uncommon for employers to pay wages late, only partially, or, in some cases, not at all. This can have significant financial consequences. Fortunately, as an employee, you have rights and can file a wage claim.
In this article, we explain what you can do if your employer doesn't pay your salary and provide a sample wage claim letter that you can use immediately.
When can you file a wage claim?
You can file a wage claim if:
- Your salary is not paid or is paid late.
- Your holiday pay or overtime is not paid.
- You are entitled to wages after dismissal or illness, but you do not receive them.
- Your employer is making incorrect deductions from your salary.
An employer may not simply withhold your wages as punishment or because of the company's financial problems.
It's important not to wait. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to get your money back.
How do you claim your outstanding wages?
- First, contact your employer and politely ask for clarification and a solution.
- Send a written wage claim letter and officially put your employer in default.
- If your employer continues to refuse to pay, seek legal assistance.
To claim your wages, you can use the sample letter below.
Sample wage claim letter
[Uw naam]
[Uw adres]
[Postcode en woonplaats]
[Uw telefoonnummer]
[Uw e-mailadres]
[Naam werkgever]
[Adres werkgever]
[Postcode en plaats werkgever]
[Datum]
Betreft: Loonvordering wegens niet betaalde salarissen
Geachte [naam werkgever],
On [date], I should have received my salary for the period [period], but to date, I have not received it, or not in full. This violates the legal obligation to pay wages on time.
I kindly but urgently request that you transfer the outstanding amount of [amount] to my account number [account number] within [for example, 7 days]. If this does not happen, I will be forced to take legal action and initiate debt collection proceedings.
However, I hope it does not have to come to that and I look forward to receiving your payment soon.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
What if your employer doesn't respond?
If your employer continues to refuse to pay your wages, you have several options:
- Taking legal action through the subdistrict court.
- Demand a penalty in the form of a statutory increase, which can amount to up to 50% extra in case of late payment.
- Get help via Rechtswinkel.nl for free legal advice.
Your wage claim expires after five years, so don't wait too long to take action.
Conclusion
If your employer doesn't pay your salary, it's a serious matter. You have the right to demand your wages and can send a wage demand letter to that effect. Use our sample letter and take legal action if your employer doesn't respond.
Need help with your wage claim? Contact Rechtswinkel.nl for free legal advice!
