Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.
fired after reporting safety violations. I've been dealing with this for about 6 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 10 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Here's my take on the legal issues.
This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the FMLA, qualifying and covered.
Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.
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.
I've dealt with this before.
Don't make the same mistake I did -- is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said every case is different so take this with a grain of salt.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
The trap most people fall into is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. Your mileage may vary depending on the specifics.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
The thing that gets people is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.