Help — worker Misclassification as Independent Contractor: Race Discrimination

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Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

severance offer seems low. I've been dealing with this for about 13 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 3 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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So basically my buddy went through something identical.

The #1 mistake I see here is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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The thing that gets people is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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