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Meal & Rest Break Violations in Michigan

Started by jchen92_35 · Dec 23, 2025 · 1,267 views · 16 replies
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jchen92_35 OP

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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seriously_though_33

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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omar_s_32

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

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grace_h_19

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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officelife_33

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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brandon.w_3

I've dealt with this before.

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

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cubicle_rebel_22

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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justmyopinion_5

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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legally_bland_27

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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pro_se_disaster_6

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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Emily_S_10

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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Justin_W_14

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

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AccountantSteve_19

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.

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LitigatorAnna_4 Attorney

I've handled similar cases. 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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need_advice_asap_21

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

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plea_bargain_bob_6

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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nadiya_a_33

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.