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competing offer triggered retaliation — this can't be right

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Hypothetical question

Quick background on my situation in Illinois — any input appreciated.

competing offer triggered retaliation. 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 exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. Of course the details matter a lot here.

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Have you filed a complaint with the labor board yet? That's usually the first step.

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Document everything. Emails, texts, pay stubs - all of it. You'll need this if it goes to litigation.

competing offer triggered retaliation — this can't be right

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