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Started by court_jester_42_25 · Mar 1, 2026 · 2,094 views · 16 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
CJ
court_jester_42_25 OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

legal podcasts recommendations. I've been dealing with this for about 14 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but the other party is not cooperating.

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

AJ
average_joe_8

I think half the threads here are about this exact issue.

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

HH
hearsay_harry_22

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That's the general rule anyway, exceptions exist.

LE
LegalAssistKim_23

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

IA
IP_attorney_28

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Caveat: I'm not your lawyer and this isn't legal advice lol

KM
kevin_mac_27

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

JW
Justin_W_19

Following this thread — Following this thread -- same thing is happening to me right now.

RF
Ryan_F_28

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

JU
justmyopinion_33

Following this thread — Subscribing to this thread. In a similar spot.

GI
gighustle_35

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

TL
TL_Moderator Moderator

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the relevant statute years for this type of claim.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

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sustained_overruled

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

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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plea_bargain_bob_6

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

JU
justmyopinion_26

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. Take the above with a huge disclaimer that I'm just some person on the internet.

JD
justice_delayed_20

Ok so nAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. Every situation is different so YMMV.

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Emily_S_10

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

ZM
zach_m_16

Went through something like this -- ended up getting a lawyer involved which made all the difference.