TIL about remote worker being told to relocate or resign

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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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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.

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Not gonna lie, nAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Obviously I don't know all the details of your situation though.

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

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Been there. Here's what I learned.

Here's where people usually go wrong is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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I've dealt with this before.

Here's where people usually go wrong is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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Been there. Here's what I learned.

A lot of people mess up by is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.