Employer Retaliation After unpaid internship at for-profit company

EDIT: added more context below. I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

unpaid internship at for-profit company. I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 9 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

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

Not gonna lie, been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it honestly.

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, Title VII. Your state may provide additional protections.

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