severance offer seems low — sharing my story

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Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

severance offer seems low. I've been dealing with this for about 11 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 8 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?

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said every case is different so take this with a grain of salt.

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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 a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The trap most people fall into is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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