Lettre de réclamation à l'employeur

Tu n’as pas été payé correctement ? Voici un modèle de lettre officielle à envoyer à ton employeur pour réclamer tes salaires et indemnités impayés — en anglais, pour qu’elle soit valable en Australie.

⚠️ Depuis le 1er janvier 2025, le sous-paiement intentionnel des salaires est un crime fédéral en Australie (Fair Work Act 2009). Les individus risquent jusqu’à 10 ans de prison et 1,65 million AUD d’amende. Les entreprises jusqu’à 8,25 millions AUD.

Avant d’envoyer la lettre

1. Réunis tes preuves

• Bulletins de paie, relevés bancaires, contrat de travail
• Planning/rosters (photos avant qu’ils disparaissent)
• Échanges écrits (SMS, emails) avec l’employeur

2. Identifie ta base légale

• Trouve ton Award sur calculate.fairwork.gov.au → “Pay calculator”
• Calcule tes taux via le P.A.C.T Pay Calculator du Fair Work Ombudsman
• Note le préavis requis et les taux penalty/overtime

3. Calcule le montant exact dû Remplis le tableau dans la lettre avec chaque semaine non payée ou sous-payée.

4. Fixe un délai 7 jours ouvrables est standard. Tu peux mettre 14 jours si tu préfères.

5. Envoie et conserve la preuve

• Email avec accusé de réception
• Ou courrier recommandé (garde le reçu)
• Garde une copie PDF de la lettre envoyée

Modèle de lettre (à compléter)

Copie le texte ci-dessous, remplace tous les éléments entre [ ] et envoie-le à ton employeur.

To
[Employer Name / Position]
[Company Name] – ABN: [XXXXXXXX]
[Employer Email or Postal Address]

From: [Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Postcode – City]
[Date]

Subject: Payment of outstanding employee entitlements – [Your Name]

Dear [Mr / Ms / Mx Surname],

I commenced [full-time / part-time / casual] employment with [Company Name] on [DD/MM/YYYY] as [Job Title + Classification] under [Name of Award or Enterprise Agreement] at a base rate of $[XX.XX] per hour for ordinary hours.

On [Date], I gave the required [X-week] notice of resignation / my employment ended in accordance with [Name of Award or Enterprise Agreement].

As you are aware, under the [Name of Award or Enterprise Agreement], as a [full-time / part-time / casual] employee, I am entitled to be paid:

• $[XX.XX] per hour on weekdays
• $[XX.XX] per hour on Saturdays
• $[XX.XX] per hour on Sundays
• $[XX.XX] per hour on public holidays

However, I have only been paid $[XX.XX] for the hours that I worked.

It is important to note that a verbal or written agreement cannot diminish an employee’s minimum legal entitlements under the Fair Work Act 2009. The relevant entitlements under the applicable Award and the National Employment Standards (NES) remain in effect, regardless of any agreement that attempts to alter these rights.

I have identified the following outstanding entitlements:

(Ne garder que les sections applicables à ta situation)

• Unpaid hours: Between [Start Date] and [End Date], I worked [XX] ordinary hours not paid at all. At the lawful base rate of $[lawful rate] per hour, this results in $[amount owing] in unpaid wages.

• Underpaid base rate: I received $[paid rate] per hour instead of $[lawful rate] per hour. The shortfall totals $[amount owing].

• Unpaid Penalty Rates: I performed [XX] hours on [weekends / public holidays / overtime]. Clause [number] of the [Award] mandates [150% / 175% / 200%] of base rate. Outstanding: $[amount owing].

• Unpaid Notice Period: My employment ended without the required [X-week] notice. Payment in lieu: $[amount owing].

• Unpaid Annual Leave: I had accumulated [XX] hours of annual leave + 17.5% leave loading. Outstanding: $[amount owing].

Breakdown calculation:

I calculate the total gross amount presently owed to be $[XXXX.XX], after deducting payments already received.

For your information, since January 1, 2025, Australia’s new wage theft criminal offence under the Fair Work Act 2009 makes intentional underpayment of wages a federal crime, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and fines of up to $1.65 million for individuals, or $8.25 million for companies.

To avoid legal action, I request that the sum of $[xxxx.xx] be paid into my nominated bank account within 7 days of this email, by no later than COB [Day, DD Month YYYY].

BANK DETAILS:
Account name: [Name]
BSB: [XXX-XXX]
Account No: [XXXXXXXX]

Should you fail to comply, I will file a complaint with the Fair Work Ombudsman and/or pursue legal action through the Small Claims Division of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, as well as a formal criminal complaint for wage theft with [State] Police.

I hope to resolve this matter promptly and amicably.

Sincerely,

[Your Signature]
[Your Full Name]
[Preferred Contact Number]

Si l’employeur ne répond pas

1. Dépose une plainte au Fair Work Ombudsman : fairwork.gov.au → “Request for assistance”
2. Small Claim (< 100 000 AUD) au Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
3. Plainte pénale pour wage theft auprès de la police de ton État (depuis janvier 2025)

Besoin d’aide ? Envoie-nous un email à asso.cocoricoz@gmail.com avec :

• Lieu de travail + État
• Nom du business et ABN
• Ton poste et Award applicable
• Description du problème + copies des fiches de paie

Nous analyserons ta situation et t’orienterons vers la meilleure démarche.