Help with a workplace complaint.

Find clear answers about pay, harassment, safety, privacy and next steps.

Write and report a complaint

Start in plain words, use a letter template, or prepare without HR.

Missing pay and overtime

Keep the hours, pay periods and original records together.

  • How do I report unpaid wages?

    Document missing pay, short paychecks or withheld wages. Find Department of Labor and state labor resources, and prepare a clear complaint.

  • How do I document unpaid overtime?

    Keep a useful record of overtime, off-the-clock work and changed time entries before raising a pay concern or reading outside reporting options.

Harassment, bullying and discrimination

Describe the treatment and pattern before choosing a legal label.

Retaliation and job pressure

Connect the earlier report with later changes in treatment.

Safety and family or medical leave

Record the hazard or leave request and find official resources.

Privacy and outside next steps

Understand identity risks, unanswered complaints and agency information.

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