Meal & Rest Break Violations in Indiana

English isn't my first language so bear with me. Quick background on my situation in Indiana — any input appreciated.

denied overtime for 6 months. I've been dealing with this for about 14 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 8 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle ngl.