Anyone here gone through what Are My Options??

Started by melissa_h_19 · Dec 22, 2025 · 2,446 views · 1 reply

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melissa_h_19 OP Dec 22, 2025

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

unpaid internship at for-profit company. I've been dealing with this for about 9 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 my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

jenny_2024_10 Dec 26, 2025

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

stephanie_w_15 Jan 2

Final update on my case: settled for the full amount I demanded if that makes sense, plus they covered my filing costs. Total time from demand letter to settlement: 6 weeks. The key was having a well-documented demand with specific legal citations and a clear deadline. They knew I would follow through just saying.

DDC

diana_v_4 Mar 9

Small claims court update: filed my case, hearing is in 6 weeks. The filing fee was only $75 and I don't need a lawyer. The court clerk was actually very helpful in explaining the process. If your claim is under $10K (or $12.5K in some states), small claims is the way to go.

Anyone here gone through what Are My Options??

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