Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
competing offer triggered retaliation. I've been dealing with this for about 16 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 12 years. My position is non-exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That's the general rule anyway, exceptions exist.
Just want to point out — teh 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 honestly.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
Most folks screw this up by is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Following - dealing with a similar situation right now.
Make sure you're within the statute of limitations for your state.