Can someone explain employer changed my status to contractor?

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Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

employer changed my status to contractor. I've been dealing with this for about 16 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 12 years. My position is 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?

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services 🤷.

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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.

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

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I've dealt with this before.

The trap most people fall into is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.