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Wrongful Termination in Georgia — employer monitoring personal phone

Started by need_help_employee_advice · Feb 16, 2026 · 470 views · 13 replies
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need_help_employee_advice OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue in Georgia. Here's what happened.

employer monitoring personal phone. I've been dealing with this for about 10 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's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

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.

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seeking_advice_freelancer_NC

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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InsuranceGuy_FL

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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TechStartup_Founder

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

FK
FreelancerKate

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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TenantRights_Advocate

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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worried_tenant_question

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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first_time_tenant_TX

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.

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Photographer_NYC

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

PJ
Paralegal_Jen

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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throwaway_creator_2023

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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RemoteWorker_EU

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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worried_investor_2025

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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