Looking for advice on a legal issue in Colorado. Here's what happened.
wrongfully accused of misconduct. I've been dealing with this for about 7 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 2 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?
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
What trips people up most is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I've dealt with this before.
Don't make the same mistake I did -- is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Pro tip: if a company is violating your rights and you need legal help but can't afford it, check if any law school clinics in your area handle your type of case. Law students (supervised by licensed attorneys) provide free legal services and are often very thorough because they're learning.
One thing worth mentioning: if the other party violates a settlement agreement, you can go back to court for enforcement. Make sure any settlement is in writing and signed by all parties. Verbal agreements are much harder to enforce.