I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.
forced to work through lunch breaks. I've been dealing with this for about 7 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 12 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?
I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.
The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, the FMLA. Your state may provide additional protections.
I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.
I spent way more time googling than I should have before just calling a lawyer.
This is depressingly common.
What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.
I've dealt with this before.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.