I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.
NDA prevents me from getting new job. I've been dealing with this for about 14 months now and the situation isn't improving.
The contract was signed 14 months ago. I am not sure I have the original signed copy. The total amount in dispute is approximately $8,000.
Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
What trips people up most is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
Not gonna lie, 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 haha.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
Don't make the same mistake I did -- is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
The #1 mistake I see here is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
If you can swing it, a consultation is probably your best next move here.
Pro tip: if a company is violating your rights and you need legal help but can't afford it, check if any law school clinics in your area handle your type of case. Law students (supervised by licensed attorneys) provide free legal services and are often very thorough because they're learning.