pTO Payout on Termination: Washington Law situation

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Hypothetical question

Looking for advice on a legal issue in Washington. Here's what happened.

DOGE layoff with inadequate severance. I've been dealing with this for about 16 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 6 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?

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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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I went through almost the exact same thing.

A lot of people mess up by is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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I think half the threads here are about this exact issue.

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