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Severance Package Review — supervisor making racist comments

Started by sarah.g_34 · May 17, 2024 · 3,704 views · 2 replies
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sarah.g_34 OP

Ngl quick background on my situation — any input appreciated imo.

supervisor making racist comments. I've been dealing with this for about 14 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 4 years. My position is exempt and I do 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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diana_v_4 Verified Attorney

Important to note: statutes of limitations vary by state. In California it's generally 4 years for written contracts and 2 years for oral contracts. Don't wait too long to take action or you might be time-barred....

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steve_dev_3

I went through something similar last year. Filed with the EEOC and got a right-to-sue letter within 180 days. The key is timing — don't wait past the filing deadline.