This letter can be used as a model for any demand against an employer, for example, a claim for the right wages to be paid, and so on.

10 January 20…

Sew ‘n Knit
15 Bell Arcade
Greytown

Dear Sir/Madam

RE: MR JAMES TYEKELO

We have been approached by Mr Tyekelo who was dismissed from his employment with you on 4 January. At the time of his dismissal, he was earning R1000 per week.

Mr Tyekelo left your employment without being paid in lieu of notice and he was not paid out the pro-rata leave owing to him. He took leave last year in March. He therefore wishes to claim the outstanding money which is calculated as follows:

• One week’s salary in lieu of notice: R1000
• Pro-rata leave pay (for 9 completed months service) R1000 x 3 weeks leave per annum as per contract = R3000
• R3000 (divided by 12 months) = R250 per month x 9 months worked = R2250 

Kindly forward the total amount of R2250 being outstanding notice and leave pay to our office within 14 days of receipt of this letter failing which we shall refer the matter to the Department of Employment and Labour (or Bargaining Council if the employee is covered by a Bargaining Council Agreement) for investigation.

Yours faithfully……………………………………
B. CAROLUS (ADVISOR)