What's the deal with pTO Payout on Termination: New York Law?

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Hypothetical question

Quick background on my situation in New York — any input appreciated.

gig company reclassifying workers. I've been dealing with this for about 6 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 9 years. My position is non-exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

Illustrative response

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The trap most people fall into is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

Illustrative response

Make sure you're within the statute of limitations for your state.

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This is exactly why I started documenting everything from day one.