EDIT: added more context below. Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
pregnant employee pushed to resign. I've been dealing with this for about 8 months now and the situation isn't improving.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
Unpopular opinion: sometimes it's not worth litigating, even if you're in the right. If the disputed amount is $500 and attorney fees would be $3,000, consider whether the principle is worth the cost. Write-off the loss and learn from it haha.
Document everything. Emails, texts, pay stubs - all of it. You'll need this if it goes to litigation.
Following - dealing with a similar situation right now.
I went through something similar. The waiting period for the labor board was about 3 months.
Document everything. Emails, texts, pay stubs - all of it. You'll need this if it goes to litigation.