my worker Misclassification as Independent Contractor: Gender Pay Gap experience

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Hypothetical question

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

company not paying final paycheck. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

Illustrative response

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

Illustrative response

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

Illustrative response

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.