Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.
home office deduction requirements. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already done some research online but got conflicting advice.
Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?
You could try handling it yourself but honestly a lawyer speeds things up 10x.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Literally had this conversation with my lawyer last month.
Don't make the same mistake I did -- is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Three things I wish I knew before my dispute: (1) Save copies of all communications in multiple places, (2) Send important correspondence via certified mail with return receipt, (3) Keep a detailed timeline of events. These three things won my case.