Advice needed on wrongfully accused of misconduct

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Hypothetical question

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

wrongfully accused of misconduct. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 11 years. My position is non-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?

Illustrative response

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Standard disclaimer: talk to an actual attorney for your case.