Quick background on my situation in Tennessee — any input appreciated.
company not paying final paycheck. I've been dealing with this for about 10 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 3 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.
What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
Here's where people usually go wrong is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead....
Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
This happened to my coworker too.
Most folks screw this up by is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. Of course the details matter a lot here.
This might be obvious, but always read the fine print before signing anything. I know, I know — nobody does. But the one time I actually read a 30-page agreement, I found a clause that would have waived my right to sue. Got it removed before signing.
I consulted with three different employment attorneys before finding one who would take my case on contingency. Don't get discouraged if the first one says no — each lawyer evaluates risk differently.