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Wage Theft in tech startup — fired while on medical leave

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Hypothetical question

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

fired while on medical leave. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 1 years. My position is non-exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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Pro tip: if a company is violating your rights and you need legal help but can't afford it, check if any law school clinics in your area handle your type of case. Law students (supervised by licensed attorneys) provide free legal services and are often very thorough because they're learning tbh.

Wage Theft in tech startup — fired while on medical leave

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