Urgent: option pool shuffle diluting founders

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Honestly which is wild, looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

option pool shuffle diluting founders. I've been dealing with this for about 15 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but the other party is not cooperating....

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

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

Most folks screw this up by is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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The #1 mistake I see here is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure 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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NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. But don't just take my word for it, get real legal advice.

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

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Make sure your operating agreement covers this scenario. Many template ones don't.

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Following - going through similar formation decisions.