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TIL about remote worker being told to relocate or resign

Started by CourtClerkAmy_22 · Jul 4, 2025 · 1,770 views · 11 replies
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CourtClerkAmy_22 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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LitigatorAnna_4 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.

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justmyopinion_5

Every time I see a post like this...

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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thepracticalguide_30

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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julia.w_32

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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new_here_be_gentle_31

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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your_honor_please_29

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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jchen92_13

I went through almost the exact same thing.

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

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brandon.w_3

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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nursing_life_22

Went through something like this -- ended up getting a lawyer involved which made all the difference.

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plea_bargain_bob_2

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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jenny_2024_15

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.