Unpaid Wages / Overtime in finance: What Are My Options?

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Hypothetical question

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

supervisor making racist comments. I've been dealing with this for about 2 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.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

Illustrative response

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.