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Severance Package Review — competing offer triggered retaliation

Started by worried_creator_question · Aug 22, 2024 · 1,179 views · 9 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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worried_creator_question OP

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

competing offer triggered retaliation. I've been dealing with this for about 4 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 3 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

DF
desperate_freelancer_OH

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

FW
frustrated_worker_help

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.

TF
TechStartup_Founder

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. 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 OSHA regulations years for this type of claim.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.

OD
OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

NB
newbie_buyer_help

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

HM
help_me_business_owner_WA

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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confused_renter_IL

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

DN
DataPrivacy_Nerd

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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