Heads up about worker Misclassification as Independent Contractor: Race Discrimination

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Hypothetical question

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

denied overtime for 6 months. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 6 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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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 fr fr.

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Standard disclaimer: talk to an actual attorney for your case.

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Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under Title VII, discriminatory.

This really is a "talk to a lawyer" situation unfortunately.

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. Standard disclaimer: talk to an actual attorney for your case.

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

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