A demand letter lands on your desk, and your stomach drops. Now what? On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "California Employment Law" Podcast, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs walks through a sample demand letter and what employers (and employees) should know.
Ward breaks down the two very different kinds of demand letters: the records request, and the traditional demand letter that lays out claims and asks for money. He explains why a demand letter isn’t always an emergency, why settling early can be a smart business decision, and how often “you don’t have a case” actually works.
He also covers why meal and rest period claims get thrown in so often, what a strong employer defense looks like, who can be personally on the hook, and whether a demand letter has to come by certified mail. You’ll also hear what happens if a company can’t pay and why both sides are better off with an attorney. There are also a few poker metaphors, because it really is a bit like a card game.
LINKS & RESOURCES
- Read the episode highlights and download Ward’s sample demand letter: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/demand-letters-what-employers-need-to-know
- Ward Heinrichs’ Employment Law Office: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com
- California Employment Law Podcast:
https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/california-employment-law
- California Employment Law Digital Podcast Magazine: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/california-employment-law-magazine
This episode is for general educational purposes and is not legal advice. New episodes of California Employment Law air every 4th Wednesday on Big Blend Radio. This episode also airs on Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Business & Career podcast channel.
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