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FORMAL DEMAND FOR UNPAID WAGES

Jordan M. Rivera

412 Maple Street

Austin, TX 78701

September 13, 2026

Payroll Department

Hill Country Logistics, LLC

Austin, TX 78704

Re: Demand for Payment of Final Wages — Tex. Lab. Code § 61.014

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to formally demand payment of my final wages in the amount of $1,842.50, which became due under Texas Labor Code § 61.014 no later than September 19, 2026 — the sixth day after my discharge…

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Sincerely,

Jordan M. Rivera

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Sofia L. — Chicago, IL
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Tyler B. — Nashville, TN
“My boss ignored my texts for three weeks. Sent the letter on a Tuesday — had my check by Friday. The California deadline language got their attention immediately.”
Maria G. — Fresno, CA
“Took me maybe two minutes. It filled in the 6-day Texas rule on its own and the letter looked like a lawyer wrote it. Payroll called me the same day they got it.”
Deshawn W. — Houston, TX
“I had no idea what my state required. The letter already cited Ohio law, so I didn't have to research anything. My PTO payout showed up the next payday.”
Ashley R. — Columbus, OH
“HR went silent after I quit. One certified letter later and suddenly they 'found' my final check. Worth every penny.”
Kevin T. — Phoenix, AZ
“Super easy — answered a few questions and the PDF was ready instantly. Sent it by email and certified mail like the instructions said. Paid in full within the week.”
Jasmine P. — Atlanta, GA
“The letter named the Colorado labor agency and the exact deadline they missed. My employer's tone changed overnight. Got my wages plus an apology.”
Robert M. — Denver, CO
“I was nervous about writing something formal myself. This did it for me, state-specific and all. My commissions came through two weeks later.”
Sofia L. — Chicago, IL
“Simple, fast, and it actually worked. The certified mail instructions were clutch — having proof they received it made all the difference.”
Tyler B. — Nashville, TN

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California

If you were fired, your final wages are generally due immediately.

Texas

If you were fired, generally within 6 calendar days.

New York

Generally by your next regular payday.

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