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competing offer triggered retaliation — this can't be right

Started by startuplife_13 · Feb 26, 2026 · 691 views · 5 replies
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startuplife_13 OP

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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Emily_S_23

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

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TaxPro_CPA_14

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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need_advice_asap_2

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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broke_but_hopeful_4

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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plea_bargain_bob_2

Not surprised at all tbh.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.