How do I handle workplace Discrimination: Gender Pay Gap?

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

company not paying final paycheck. I've been dealing with this for about 6 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.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the FLSA and state wage laws, compensable.

Have you looked into getting legal advice? Might be more affordable than you think.

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.

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. Every situation is different so YMMV.

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I demanded to talk to a manager and suddenly they could help/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it....

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.