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Severance Package Review — pregnant employee pushed to resign

Started by seeking_advice_business_owner_2026 · Mar 21, 2025 · 1,981 views · 21 replies
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seeking_advice_business_owner_2026 OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

pregnant employee pushed to resign. I've been dealing with this for about 8 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 8 years. My position is non-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?

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CryptoTrader_2023

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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help_me_parent_MA

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.

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newbie_homeowner_2022

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.

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throwaway_creator_MA

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.

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Paralegal_Jen

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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HRManager_Chicago

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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seeking_advice_student_GA

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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asking_for_friend_tenant_NY

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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EmploymentLaw_Mike Attorney

I specialize in this area of law. 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 FLSA and state wage laws 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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confused_dev_WA

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.

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seeking_advice_creator_help

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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RestaurantOwner_Miami

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

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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InsuranceGuy_FL

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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VCAnalyst_SF

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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RestaurantOwner_Miami

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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

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newbie_student_2026

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.

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ContractorMike_CA

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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RemoteWorker_EU

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

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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FreelancerKate

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

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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TenantRights_Advocate

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

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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desperate_trader_legal

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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