Demand Letter
(Title VII Discrimination, Hostile Work Environment, and Retaliation)

Summary

This template is an employee demand letter that alleges claims of discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). Title VII prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, and religion. This template is intended for private practitioners. It is based on federal law and does not address all potential state law distinctions; thus, you should check any relevant state and local laws. It contains drafting notes and an optional clause. For information on Title VII, see Title VII Compliance Issues. For information on hostile work environment claims, see Harassment Claim Prevention and Defense. For information on retaliation claims, see Retaliation Claim Elements: Key Considerations. For information on drafting a demand letter, see Demand Letters on Behalf of Employees: Drafting Tips. For a demand letter in an ADA failure to accommodate, discrimination, and retaliation case, see Demand Letter (ADA Failure to Accommodate, Discrimination, and Retaliation). For information on state laws concerning discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation, see Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation State Practice Notes Chart.