Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
fired after reporting safety violations. I've been dealing with this for about 3 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 4 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.
What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Not a lawyer (at least in my experience), but I have direct experience with this.
I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
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.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.