I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.
YC SAFE note terms review. I've been dealing with this for about 8 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already done some research online but got conflicting advice.
What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I spent way more time googling than I should have before just calling a lawyer.
Not surprised at all tbh.
The thing that gets people is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
For anyone in California: look into the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). It allows employees to file lawsuits on behalf of the state for Labor Code violations. The penalties can be substantial and it's a powerful tool that's unique to California.