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my employer changed my status to contractor experience

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Hypothetical question

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

employer changed my status to contractor. I've been dealing with this for about 15 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 5 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

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Take the above with a huge disclaimer that I'm just some person on the internet.

Illustrative response

Important to note: statutes of limitations vary by state. In California it's generally 4 years for written contracts and 2 years for oral contracts. Don't wait too long to take action or you might be time-barred.

my employer changed my status to contractor experience

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