I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.
denied overtime for 6 months. I've been dealing with this for about 7 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 2 years. My position is non-exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.
What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The trap most people fall into 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.
Following this thread — Same. 100% same. Please update.
Following this thread — Same. 100% same. Please update.
Important clarification on arbitration: if your contract has a mandatory arbitration clause, you generally CAN'T sue in court. But here's the thing — filing for arbitration is often MORE intimidating to companies because they have to pay the arbitration fees (often $3,000-5,000 for the company's share). Use this to your advantage.