A breach of employment contract occurs when either the employer or the employee fails to meet the terms laid out in the employment contract. This can range from non-payment of wages to failing to conduct work at the agreed upon location. As an employee, if you find yourself in a situation where your employer has breached your employment contract, it is important to take action.
One of the most effective ways to address a breach of employment contract is by writing a letter. This allows you to clearly articulate the terms of the contract that have been breached and request a remedy. Here’s a sample letter that you can use as a guide:
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
[Your Email]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]
[Employer Name]
[Employer Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
[Employer Email]
[Employer Phone Number]
Dear [Employer Name],
I am writing to you to address the breach of employment contract that occurred on [Date]. As you are aware, we entered into an employment contract on [Date] and the terms of this contract clearly stated that [insert terms of contract that have been breached, for example: I would be compensated at a rate of $XX per hour and that my work would be conducted at your [insert location]].
However, I have noticed that the terms of our agreement have not been met as agreed upon. Despite repeatedly reminding you of these agreed-upon terms, my wages have not been paid in full and I have been asked to conduct work at a location that is not specified in our contract.
As a result, I have been left with no choice but to take legal action if these issues are not promptly addressed. I firmly believe that we can resolve this issue amicably and avoid any legal action.
Therefore, I request that you immediately remedy the situation by fulfilling all the obligations outlined in our employment contract. Specifically, I require that my wages are paid in full and that my work is conducted at the location as specified in our contract.
Please let me know how you plan to address this situation and if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email].
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Enclosed, please find a copy of our employment contract for your records.
In conclusion, it is important to always have a signed employment contract in place that outlines the terms of your employment relationship. And in case of a breach of employment contract, it is important to take prompt action. By following the sample letter format shared above, you can effectively articulate your concerns and request a remedy to the situation.