Meal & Rest Break Violations in Michigan

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Idk but has anyone dealt with something like this in Michigan? I'm not sure what my options are no cap.

wrongfully accused of misconduct. I've been dealing with this for about 3 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 12 years. My position is non-exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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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 consumer protection office? 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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NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. Obviously I don't know all the details of your situation though.

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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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I've dealt with this before.

The #1 mistake I see here is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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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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I've dealt with this before.

A lot of people mess up by is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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The thing that gets people is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably the FLSA and state wage laws, which requires showing compensable.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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