Colorado Sample Letter for Payroll Dispute [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Employer's Name] [Employer's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Payroll Discrepancy Dispute Dear [Employer's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to address a serious concern regarding a discrepancy in my recent payroll. After carefully reviewing my pay stub for [month and year], I have noticed an error in the calculation, resulting in an incorrect payment. To provide you with all the necessary details, I have outlined the discrepancy below: 1. Error: The number of hours worked for the pay period [specify pay period dates] appears to be miscalculated. — Calculation: [Detail the specific hours you have worked, including any overtime or shift differentials] — Expected Pay: [Indicate the accurate amount you should have received] 2. Deductions: The deductions from my gross pay do not align with the agreed-upon deductions as per my employment contract. I request clarification on why the deductions differ. I have attached a copy of my pay stub for your reference and identification of the error. Furthermore, I urge you to review my employment records promptly. I believe this discrepancy was due to a simple administrative oversight and can be resolved amicably. According to Colorado labor laws, employers are legally obligated to pay employees accurately for all hours worked. Therefore, I kindly request that you rectify this issue in a timely manner. I would appreciate receiving the correct payment for the hours worked in [month and year] within [specified timeframe, e.g., ten business days]. If there are any documents or additional information you require to resolve this dispute efficiently, please let me know as soon as possible. I am open to discussing this matter further to reach a satisfactory resolution. In the event that this oversight is not addressed promptly, I may be forced to escalate the dispute through appropriate legal channels available to me. However, I hope we can resolve this matter with professionalism and mutual understanding. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution of this dispute. Please direct any correspondence regarding this matter to the address or email provided at the beginning of this letter. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] Types of Colorado Sample Letters for Payroll Dispute: 1. Standard Payroll Dispute Letter: This type of letter is used when addressing a general discrepancy in the calculation of hours worked or incorrect payment. 2. Deduction Dispute Letter: This type of letter focuses specifically on disagreements related to deductions from gross pay that significantly differ from the agreed-upon deductions outlined in the employment contract. 3. Late Payment Dispute Letter: In the case of a delayed or withheld payment, this letter emphasizes the discrepancy in receiving payment on time and urges prompt resolution. 4. Overtime Pay Dispute Letter: If there are concerns regarding unpaid or miscalculated overtime hours, this letter outlines the specific overtime hours worked and requests accurate compensation. 5. Wage Theft Dispute Letter: This type of letter addresses severe cases of wage theft, where employers intentionally withhold wages or refuse to pay for hours worked. It highlights the legal obligations of employers under Colorado labor laws. 6. Escalation Letter: If initial attempts to resolve the dispute are unsuccessful, an escalation letter can be used to indicate the potential involvement of legal channels to resolve the issue.