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Severance Package Review — remote worker being told to relocate or resign

Started by first_time_employee_NY · Nov 8, 2024 · 1,770 views · 22 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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first_time_employee_NY OP

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

remote worker being told to relocate or 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 2 years. My position is non-exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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RestaurantOwner_Miami

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

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

JC
just_curious_contractor_2023

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

NH
newbie_homeowner_today

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

SA
seeking_advice_driver_question

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.

EM
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 Title VII years for this type of claim.

The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.

FK
FreelancerKate

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

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

ND
newbie_driver_question

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.

CM
ContractorMike_CA

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

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

CA
ConsumerAdvocate

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

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

SA
seeking_advice_trader_question

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.

TR
TruckerRights_OH

I went through almost the exact same thing.

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

RL
RetiredLawyer_FL

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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seeking_advice_driver_2024

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.

ND
newbie_dev_FL

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

SM
SeniorDevMike_PDX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

DN
DataPrivacy_Nerd

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

CA
CorpCounsel_Amy

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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LandlordTom_TX

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.

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first_time_business_owner_help

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.

CM
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.

AR
anon_renter_CO

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.

TR
TruckerRights_OH

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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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