I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.
fired for refusing to do something illegal. I've been dealing with this for about 10 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 3 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
If you can swing it, a consultation is probably your best next move here.
I've dealt with this before.
Don't make the same mistake I did -- is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
In my experience, most employers settle once they realize you're serious about pursuing this.
Following - dealing with a similar situation right now.