Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.
remote worker being told to relocate or resign. I've been dealing with this for about 8 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 7 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.
Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?
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.
One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
The thing that gets people is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
Don't make the same mistake I did -- is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
My employer just issued a return-to-office mandate: relocate to Austin or resign within 60 days. I was hired fully remote during COVID and my offer letter says 'Remote.' Can they force me to relocate? If I refuse and they fire me, is that constructive dismissal?
If your offer letter explicitly states 'Remote' as your work location, the employer is attempting to change a material term of your employment. Whether this constitutes constructive dismissal depends on your state and the specific facts, but the argument is strong. Key considerations: (1) Was 'Remote' a condition of your acceptance? (2) Is the relocation mandate company-wide or targeted? (3) Does your employment agreement allow the employer to change work location? (4) Many states consider a forced relocation of more than 50 miles to be good cause for unemployment benefits. Document the original offer letter, any communications confirming your remote status, and the relocation mandate. If fired for refusing, file for unemployment immediately and consult an employment attorney about wrongful termination.