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fired for refusing to do something illegal — what are my options?

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Hypothetical question

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

fired for refusing to do something illegal. I've been dealing with this for about 3 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 5 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter honestly.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

Illustrative response

Just consulted with an attorney about my case. The initial consultation was free and they took it on contingency (no upfront cost, they take a percentage of the recovery). If your case has strong merits, many attorneys will work on contingency.

fired for refusing to do something illegal — what are my options?

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