Unemployment Benefits Denied in Washington — gig company reclassifying workers

I'm dealing with a situation in Washington and need some guidance.

gig company reclassifying workers. I've been dealing with this for about 16 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 8 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the FLSA and state wage laws, compensable.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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

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

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