Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.
severance offer seems low. I've been dealing with this for about 3 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 3 years. My position is non-exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.
What's the typical outcome in situations like this?
I've dealt with this before.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.
Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under the FMLA. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct qualifying and covered.
The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
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 legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
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