Complaint Affidavit

Submit a Wage Recovery Complaint

See our Wage Recovery Program Frequently Asked Questions for further eligibility criteria. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Online

Step 1.Access the Request Form

Open your web browser to access the Wage Recovery Complaint Affidavit Online Form.

Please note, your claim must meet the following requirements:

  • The work must have been performed in Osceola County;
  • The amount owed must be at least sixty dollars ($60.00);
  • You are or were an employee of the business; and
  • The work was performed within the previous 12 months.

Step 2.Provide Any Relevant Information

Be prepared to provide:

  • Your contact information
  • Your employer information
  • Unpaid wages
  • Details to your allegations

Step 3.Provide Supporting Documents

If there are any other information or supporting documents for your complaint, you may add them to the form.

Step 4.Submit the Request Form

Review all the information you’ve entered to ensure accuracy, then submit your request.

Step 5.Confirmation

After submission, you will receive a confirmation message or email acknowledging that your request has been received. Keep an eye on your email for further correspondence regarding your presentation.

By Mail

Step 1.Complete the Form

Print and complete the Wage Recovery Complaint Affidavit(PDF, 365KB).

Step 2.Provide Supporting Documents

Include photocopies of all documents that show you were employed by this business, and any other documents that support your allegation. 

Step 3.Mail Form

Mail forms to:

Osceola County Attorney’s Office
Attention: Wage Recovery
1 Courthouse Square, Suite 4700
Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Examples of Supporting Documents

Examples of supporting documents may include but not limited to:

  • a copy of any demand letter the employee may have sent to the employer for payment of unpaid wages;
  • a copy of employee's paycheck(s) (front and back);
  • check stubs or payroll voucher;
  • a copy of any agreements that were entered into and signed by the employee and the employer;
  • a written, notarized statement, with name and address, from fellow employee(s) who could substantiate the complaint;
  • a copy of employee's work schedules, time sheets, or any other documentation verifying the number of hours/days worked or pieces complete;
  • a copy of the employee's W-2;
  • any records maintained by the employee of hours/days worked or pieces completed and wages paid;
  • if the claim involves a verbal agreement, employee should provide a thorough written statement detailing the terms of the agreement

What happens next?

Once your completed complaint affidavit and supporting documents are received and reviewed by the County, the following steps will take place:

  1. Notice to Employer: The employer will be formally notified about the complaint via mail.
  2. Conciliation Process: An attempt will be made to resolve the matter between you and the employer through conciliation.
  3. Hearing: If necessary, a formal hearing will be scheduled.

For additional detailed information and expectations, please refer to the steps in the Wage Recovery Program Service page.

Documents

Wage Recovery Complaint Affidavit(PDF, 365KB)

Osceola County Wage Recovery Ordinance(PDF, 344KB)

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