my worker Misclassification as Independent Contractor: LGBTQ+ experience

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Hypothetical question

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

unpaid internship at for-profit company. I've been dealing with this for about 11 months now and the situation isn't improving.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

Illustrative response

I've dealt with this before.

A lot of people mess up by is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

Illustrative response

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

Here's where people usually go wrong is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

Illustrative response

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