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Has anyone dealt with wrongfully accused of misconduct?

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Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

wrongfully accused of misconduct. I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 6 years. My position is non-exempt and I do not 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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NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Take the above with a huge disclaimer that I'm just some person on the internet.

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Make sure you're within the statute of limitations for your state.

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Document everything. Emails, texts, pay stubs - all of it. You'll need this if it goes to litigation.

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In my experience, most employers settle once they realize you're serious about pursuing this.

Has anyone dealt with wrongfully accused of misconduct?

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