Equal Pay Demand Letter
Demand equal pay for substantially equal work under the federal Equal Pay Act and your state's equal pay law. Covers pay disparity based on sex, establishes the four-factor test for equal work, cites federal and state statutes, and demands a pay adjustment and/or back pay. No EEOC charge is required to sue under the Equal Pay Act.
Statute of Limitations Warning
Legal deadlines apply to your claim. You lose your right to act if you wait too long. Send notice as soon as possible.
Why this letter works:
- Cites the exact law: Automatically applies the correct state and federal statutes to your situation.
- Sets a firm deadline: Legally compels a response within the required statutory timeframe.
- Creates a paper trail: Designed to serve as Exhibit A if you need to escalate to an agency or court.
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Your Action Plan
This is the final formal demand before litigation.
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Your letter includes a firm deadline. Do not engage in informal text messages during this time.
If they miss the deadline, you have completed the required out-of-court steps. Hand this complete paper trail to a local attorney for litigation.
Your Situation
Tell us about the pay disparity so we can tailor your letter to federal and state law.
This determines which state equal pay law applies in addition to the federal Equal Pay Act.
The Equal Pay Act prohibits sex-based wage discrimination. Some states extend protections to additional classes.
Enter your current rate of pay (hourly wage or salary).
If you know the specific person being paid more for substantially equal work, provide their name. You may leave this blank.
The job title of the person who performs substantially equal work but earns more.
The comparator's rate of pay. If you don't know the exact amount, leave this blank and describe what you know below.