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fired for refusing to do something illegal — absolutely ridiculous

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Hypothetical question

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

fired for refusing to do something illegal. I've been dealing with this for about 14 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 12 years. My position is non-exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

Illustrative response

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.

fired for refusing to do something illegal — absolutely ridiculous

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