Employer Retaliation After DOGE layoff with inadequate severance

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Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

DOGE layoff with inadequate severance. I've been dealing with this for about 2 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

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

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Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the FMLA years for this type of claim.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

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I've dealt with this before.

Don't make the same mistake I did -- is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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So this is more common than people think.

The trap most people fall into is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following teh formal complaint procedure instead.

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Following this thread — Same. 100% same. Please update.

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My buddy went through something identical.

What trips people up most is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead no cap.