Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
mass layoff without WARN Act notice. I've been dealing with this for about 12 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 12 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter ngl.
What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
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.
Went through this 6 months ago. My advice: be persistent but professional. Companies count on you giving up. Send follow-up letters every 2 weeks, reference your original complaint, and escalate to a supervisor each time. Squeaky wheel gets the grease.